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Linear Formula:
H3BO3
CAS Number:
10043-35-3
Molecular Weight:
61.83
MDL number:
MFCD00011337
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749128
NACRES:
NA.24
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor pressure

2.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

boric acid

form

crystalline
solid

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

160 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

boiling water: freely soluble
ethanol: soluble
glycerol: freely soluble

density

1.440 g/cm3

application(s)

USP Biologics
pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

OB(O)O

InChI

1S/BH3O3/c2-1(3)4/h2-4H

InChI key

KGBXLFKZBHKPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Boric acid is a weak, monobasic Lewis acid of boron with mild antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It is employed in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic products for its buffering and antimicrobial characteristics.​

Boric acid is used as a buffering agent in culture media and can act as a preservative to prevent bacterial and fungal growth.

not a USP categoty

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

This compound is listed in the SVHC (Substances of very high concern) candidate list of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)

Application

Boric acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Dalteparin Sodium

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.
This compound is listed in the SVHC (Substances of very high concern) candidate list of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)
This product is part of the USP Biologics program.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H360FD

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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