12008-77-4

Basic information

• Product Name: POTASSIUM DODECAHYDRODODECABORATE HYDRATE
• Synonyms: POTASSIUM DODECAHYDRODODECABORATE HYDRATE;Potassium dodecahydrododecaborate;Potassium dodecahydrododecaborate methanolate;Potassiumdodecahydrododecaboratehydrate,min.98%;Potassium dodecahydrododecaborate hydrate, min. 98%;dipotassium:2$l^{2},3$l^{2},4$l^{2},5$l^{2},7$l^{2},8$l^{2},9$l^{2},10$l^{2}-octabora-1,6-diboranidacyclodecane:hydrate
• CAS NO: 12008-77-4
• Molecular Formula: H12B12K2
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Product Categories: borane
• Mol File: 12008-77-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: POTASSIUM DODECAHYDRODODECABORATE HYDRATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: POTASSIUM DODECAHYDRODODECABORATE HYDRATE(12008-77-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: POTASSIUM DODECAHYDRODODECABORATE HYDRATE(12008-77-4)

Safety Data

• Statements: 10
• Safety Statements: 16
• RIDADR: 3178
• Hazardous Substances Data: 12008-77-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

POTASSIUM DODECAHYDRODODECABORATE HYDRATE, also known as "decaborane" or "potassium borohydride", is a chemical compound with the formula K2B12H12·xH2O. It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. POTASSIUM DODECAHYDRODODECABORATE HYDRATE is commonly used as a hydrogen storage material, particularly in fuel cells and hydrogen generation systems. It is also used as a reducing agent in organic chemistry and as a source of boron in chemical synthesis. Additionally, it has potential applications in nuclear medicine as a boron carrier for boron neutron capture therapy for cancer treatment. POTASSIUM DODECAHYDRODODECABORATE HYDRATE is considered to be relatively stable and non-toxic, making it a versatile and valuable chemical in various industrial and scientific applications.