| Identification | |
| Name: | Sodium cyanoborohydride |
| Synonyms: | Sodium cyanotrihydroborate; Sodium cyanotrihydridoborate |
| CAS: | 25895-60-7 |
| EINECS: | 247-317-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | CH3BNNa |
| Molecular Weight: | 62.84 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/CN.B.Na.3H/c1-2;;;;;/q-1;+3;+1;3*-1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 3179 |
| Stability: | Stable. Hygroscopic. Reacts violently with water, giving off and igniting hydrogen. Do not use water on fires involving this chemical - instead use dry soda ash. Incompatible with strong acids, water, strong oxidizing agents. |
| Solubility: | Reacts |
| Appearance: | white crystalline powder |
| Packinggroup: | I |
| HS Code: | 28500020 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store under Argon |
| Sensitive: | Moisture Sensitive |
| Usage: | Selective reducing agent for aldehydes, ketones, oximes, enamines. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F:Flammable
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