AB47474
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25g | 99% | in stock | $25.00 | $18.00 | - + | |
100g | 99% | in stock | $57.00 | $40.00 | - + | |
500g | 99% | in stock | $62.00 | $43.00 | - + |
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Catalog Number: | AB47474 |
Chemical Name: | Potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate |
CAS Number: | 12045-78-2 |
Molecular Formula: | B4H8K12O16 |
Molecular Weight: | 776.4775 |
MDL Number: | MFCD00149924 |
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Potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate, also known as borax, is a versatile chemical compound commonly used in various chemical syntheses. In chemical synthesis, it serves as a buffering agent, helping to maintain the pH of a reaction mixture to ensure optimal conditions for specific chemical reactions. Additionally, potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate can act as a complexing agent, forming complexes with metal ions to facilitate certain synthetic pathways. Its unique properties make it a valuable tool in organic and inorganic chemistry for the synthesis of diverse compounds and materials.