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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula B4H2O7
Molecular Weight 157.256
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of TETRABORIC ACID

SMILES

OB1OB2OB(O)OB(O1)O2

InChI

InChIKey=XDVOLDOITVSJGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/B4H2O7/c5-1-7-3-9-2(6)10-4(8-1)11-3/h5-6H

HIDE SMILES / InChI
Molecular Formula B4H2O7
Molecular Weight 157.256
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

BORATE, a salt of boric acid, is used as a food additive in the European Union. This additive is authorized for use as preservatives of sturgeon eggs (caviar).

Approval Year

1921
1,467
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
8KIK8VI3TB
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version
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