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Boric acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Linear Formula: H₃BO₃
• CAS Number: 10043-35-3
• Molecular Weight: 61.83
• MDL number: MFCD00011337
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749128
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• vapor pressure: 2.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• API family: boric acid
• form: crystalline; solid
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 160 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• solubility: boiling water: freely soluble; ethanol: soluble; glycerol: freely soluble
• density: 1.440 g/cm³
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: OB(O)O
• InChI: 1S/BH3O3/c2-1(3)4/h2-4H
• InChI key: KGBXLFKZBHKPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Boric acid is a weak, monobasic Lewis acid of boron with mild antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It is employed in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic products for its buffering and antimicrobial characteristics.​

Boric acid is used as a buffering agent in culture media and can act as a preservative to prevent bacterial and fungal growth.

not a USP categoty

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

This compound is listed in the SVHC (Substances of very high concern) candidate list of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)

Application

Boric acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Dalteparin Sodium

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

This compound is listed in the SVHC (Substances of very high concern) candidate list of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)

This product is part of the USP Biologics program.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS08
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H360FD
• pcodes: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Repr. 1B
• Storage Class: 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable