Cat Number: PIE-0312

Boric acid

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CAS Number

10043-35-3

Synonyms

Orthoboric acid
Boracic acid
Borofax

Description

Boric acid, also known as hydrogen borate, is a weak monobasic Lewis acid of boron with the chemical formula H3BO3. Boric acid is typically utilized in industrial processing and manufacturing, but is also used as an additive in pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, lotions, soaps, mouthwash, toothpaste, astringents, and eyewashes. It is known to exhibit some antibacterial activity against infections such as bacterial vaginosis and candidiasis.

Molecular Weight

61.84

Molecular Formula

BH3O3

SMILES

B(O)(O)O

EINECS

233-139-2

Appearance

odorless white solid

Boiling Point

572 °F at 760 mmHg