Sodium Cyanoborohydride

Sodium Cyanoborohydride is a commonly used as a reagent in the reductive amination of aldehydes and ketones and in the reductive alkylation of amines.

Synonyms:
Sodium (T-4)-(Cyano-C)trihydroborate(1-); Sodium borocyanohydride; Sodium Cyanotrihydroborate; Sodium Cyanotrihydroborate(1-)

CAS No:
25895-60-7
Free acid 33195-00-5

Molecular Formula:
CH₃BNNa

Molecular Weight:
62.84

Appearance:
White to beige solid having lumps

Solubility:
DMSO (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)

Method for Determining Identity:
Proton NMR, B NMR, C NMR and FT-IR Analysis

Sodium Content (Ion Chromatography):
As Reported

Melting Point:
>300°C (lit)

Atmosphere:
Inert

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4ºC for 6 months after receipt. Hygroscopic