Tributyl borate
Agent Name
Tributyl borate
CAS Number
688-74-4
Formula
C12-H27-B-O3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Borane, tributoxy-; Borester 2; Boric acid, (H3BO3) tributyl ester; Boric acid, tributyl ester; Boron tributoxide; Butyl borate; Butyl borate, (BuO)3B; Butyl borate, tri-; Tri-n-butoxyborane; Tri-n-butyl borate; Tributoxyborane; Tributoxyborine; Tributoxyboron; Tributyl orthoborate; Tributylester kyseliny borite [Czech]; Tris(butoxy)borane; n-Butyl borate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used in welding fluxes, flame retardants for textiles, and curing systems for metal coatings; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye and respiratory tract irritant; Oral LD50 (mouse) =2150 mg/kg; Decomposes in the presence of water to boric acid and n-butanol; [HSDB] Decomposed quickly by water; [CAMEO] Hydrolyzed by water; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Boric acid." See "Triethyl borate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.526 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: