Borax (Sodium Tetra Borate for Soil)

CAS Number: 1303-96-4

Molecular Formula: Na2B4O7·10H2O

About Borax (Sodium Tetra Borate for Soil)

Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate (CAS 1303-96-4) remains a critical cornerstone in the North American agricultural sector, where it is specialized for correcting boron deficiencies in high-value commodity crops like corn and soybeans via high purity fine chemicals that ensure 98% purity for the fertilizer industry. Boric...

Variants

BORAX

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SODIUM BORATE

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Borax (Sodium Tetra Borate for Soil) Specifications

CAS Number

1303-96-4

Molecular Formula

Na2B4O7·10H2O

Molecular Weight

381.37 g/mol

IUPAC Name

sodium tetraborate decahydrate

Canonical SMILES

[B-]1(=O)OB2O[B-](=O)OB(O1)O2.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Na+].[Na+]

InChI Key

CDMADVZSLOHIFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

HSN No

28401900

CAS Number

1303-96-4

Molecular Formula

Na2B4O7·10H2O

Molecular Weight

381.37 g/mol

IUPAC Name

sodium tetraborate decahydrate

Canonical SMILES

[B-]1(=O)OB2O[B-](=O)OB(O1)O2.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Na+].[Na+]

InChI Key

CDMADVZSLOHIFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

HSN No

28401900

Molecular Weight

381.37 g/mol

Precautionary Statement Codes

P201, P202, P264, P280, P305+P351+P338, P308+P313, P337+P317, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

Eye Irrit. 2 (100%) Repr. 1B (100%)

Micronutrient Fertilizer

An essential agricultural amendment used to correct boron deficiencies in soil, promoting critical plant functions such as cell wall synthesis, root development, and reproductive growth

Pesticide and Herbicide

A versatile chemical control agent utilized to eliminate pests like ants and cockroaches by disrupting their digestive systems, or used in higher concentrations as a non-selective herbicide to suppress weed growth

Industrial Chemical Intermediate

A multi-functional mineral employed in the production of glass, ceramics, and enamel glazes to improve thermal resistance and structural integrity

Cleaning and Disinfecting Agent

A mild alkaline salt used in household and industrial detergents to boost surfactant performance, buffer pH, and provide antifungal properties for wood preservation and tool maintenance.