12008-41-2 | Boron sodium oxide (B8Na2O13)

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Description

• Catalog Number: AA33847
• Chemical Name: Boron sodium oxide (B8Na2O13)
• CAS Number: 12008-41-2
• Molecular Formula: B8H22Na2O24
• Molecular Weight: 538.6278
• MDL Number: MFCD01746180
• SMILES: [O-]B(O)[O-].OB(O)O.OB(O)O.OB(O)O.OB(O)O.OB(O)O.OB(O)O.OB(O)O.[Na+].[Na+]

Upstream Synthesis Route

Boron sodium oxide (B8Na2O13), also known as sodium octaborate, plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile boron source. This compound is commonly utilized as a precursor for the synthesis of various boron-containing compounds and materials due to its unique properties and compatibility with a wide range of chemical reactions.In chemical synthesis, boron sodium oxide can act as a boron carrier in reactions involving boron incorporation into organic molecules or polymers. It can serve as a boronating agent, facilitating boron transfer processes and enabling the introduction of boron functionality into target molecules. Boron sodium oxide is particularly valued in the production of boron-based catalysts, complex boron compounds, and boron-containing polymers due to its high reactivity and ability to promote diverse chemical transformations.Furthermore, boron sodium oxide can also be employed in the preparation of boron-rich materials for specialized applications in materials science, such as inorganic borate glasses, ceramic materials, and boron nitride derivatives. Its compatibility with various synthetic routes and its ability to control the boron content in the final products make it a valuable reagent for researchers and chemists working in the field of boron chemistry and materials synthesis.