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Boric acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Boric Acid is a commonly used reagent in molecular biology for the preparation of buffers such as Tris Borate EDTA and has applications in capillary and gel electrophoresis. This compound has also been employed in a multitude of applictions, from weatherproofing fabrics to hardening steel. A commonly used molecular biology reagent that exhibits some antifungal activity
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Boric Acid is a commonly used reagent in molecular biology for the preparation of buffers such as Tris Borate EDTA and has applications in capillary and gel electrophoresis. This compound has also been employed in a multitude of applictions, from weatherproofing fabrics to hardening steel. A commonly used molecular biology reagent that exhibits some antifungal activity
Solubility
Soluble in glycerol, ether, alcohol, methanol, liquid ammonia, acetone (slightly), water (6.35 g/100 cc) at 30°C, water (27.6 g/100 cc) at 100°C, water (50 g/L) at 21°C, and water (1 g / 18 ml cold water).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
pH | 3.8 to 4.8 |
Melting Point | ∼185°C (decomposition) |
Density | 1.435 |
Odor | Odorless |
Flash Point | None |
Quantity | 1000 g |
Linear Formula | H3BO3 |
Beilstein | 1697939 |
Merck Index | 14,1336 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in glycerol,ether,alcohol,methanol,liquid ammonia,acetone (slightly),water (6.35g/100 cc) at 30°C,water (27.6g/100 cc) at 100°C,water (50g/L) at 21°C,and water (1 g / 18 ml cold water). |
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