Boric Acid

Product Description

It is a weak monobasic Lewis acid of boron with the chemical formula H₃BO₃. In this field we have got an international repute as one of the leading organizations engaged in offering Boric Acid. It is often used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, neutron absorber, preservative, pH buffer or precursor to other chemical compounds. This compound is added in food products and can also be found in antiseptic products. Boric Acid exhibits antibacterial activity against infections such as bacterial vaginosis and candidiasis. It is used as an antiseptic for minor burns or cuts and is sometimes used in salves and dressings.

Properties:

• Synonyms : Orthoboric acid; Boracic acid; 10043-35-3; Borofax; Boron hydroxide; Flea Prufe; Super Flea Eliminator; Orthoborsaeure; Borsaeure; Borsaure; Tetraborate; Trihydroxyborane; Bluboro; Optibor; Acidum boricum
• Molecular Formula : H₃BO₃ or BH₃O₃ or B(OH)₃
• Molecular Weight : 61.831 g/mol
• CAS Number : 10043-35-3
• Physical Description : It is an odorless and odorless white solid. Sinks and mixes with water.
• Taste : Faintly bitter
• Boiling Point : 300 C
• Melting Point : 170.9 C
• Stability : Stable in air
• Decomposition : Boric acid decomposes in heat above 100 deg C forming boric anhydride and water.