SODIUM TRIETHYLBOROHYDRIDE Property

Density 

0.89 g/mL at 25 °C

Flash point:

45 °F

storage temp. 

Flammables + water-Freezer (-20°C)e area

form 

Solution

color 

Colorless

BRN 

4151241

Safety

Hazard Codes 

F,Xn,C

Risk Statements 

11-14/15-34-48/20-63-65-67-37-19-40

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39-43-45-62-16

RIDADR 

UN 3399 4.3/PG 1

WGK Germany 

2

F 

10

HS Code 

29310099

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H261In contact with water releases flammable gas

H302Harmful if swallowed

H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H351Suspected of causing cancer

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P231+P232Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P402+P404Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P422Store contents under …

SODIUM TRIETHYLBOROHYDRIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Colorless solution

Uses

Reactant for:

• Preparation of alcohols by hydrogenation of ketones catalyzed by an iron pincer complex
• Preparation of alkali metal boron monohydride complexes
• Coordinative substitution reactions
• Ligand exchange reactions

• Hydridic reagent