Boric acid, 98%
Boric acid, 98%
Boric acid, 98%
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Boric acid, 98%

CAS: 10043-35-3 | BH3O3 | 61.83 g/mol
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Catalog number A16624.0B
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS10043-35-3
IUPAC Nameboric acid
Molecular FormulaBH3O3
InChI KeyKGBXLFKZBHKPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOB(O)O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
CommentSpecification differs for U.S. and non-U.S. material where indicated
Identification (FTIR)Conforms (non-U.S. specification)
Appearance (Color)White
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Boric Acid is a commonly used reagent in molecular biology for the preparation of buffers such as Tris Borate EDTA and has applications in capillary and gel electrophoresis. This compound has also been employed in a multitude of applictions, from weatherproofing fabrics to hardening steel. A commonly used molecular biology reagent that exhibits some antifungal activity

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Applications
Boric Acid is a commonly used reagent in molecular biology for the preparation of buffers such as Tris Borate EDTA and has applications in capillary and gel electrophoresis. This compound has also been employed in a multitude of applictions, from weatherproofing fabrics to hardening steel. A commonly used molecular biology reagent that exhibits some antifungal activity

Solubility
Soluble in glycerol, ether, alcohol, methanol, liquid ammonia, acetone (slightly), water (6.35 g/100 cc) at 30°C, water (27.6 g/100 cc) at 100°C, water (50 g/L) at 21°C, and water (1 g / 18 ml cold water).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Chen FT1,; Sternberg JC.Characterization of proteins by capillary electrophoresis in fused-silica columns: review on serum protein analysis and application to immunoassays.. Electrophoresis.. 1994, 15(1),13-21
  2. Tůma P1,; Málková K,; Wedellová Z,; Samcová E,; Stulík K.The use of capillary electrophoresis with contactless conductivity detection for monitoring of glycerol in adipose tissues during a sporting performance.. Electrophoresis. 2010, 31(10),2037-2043.