Boric Acid Powder

Description

Boric acid is considered one of the most effective and natural way to get rid of those pesky pests in your home. It is used to kill cockroaches, ants, fleas, termites, silverfish, beetles, wood borers, and other parasites.

Properties of Boric Acid

Chemical Formula: BH303

Molecular Weight/ Molar Mass: 61  g/mol-1

Appearance: White crystalline solid

Density: 1.435 g/cm³

Boiling Point: 300 °C

Melting Point: 170.9 °C

Solubility in Water:

2.52 g/100 mL (0 °C)
4.72 g/100 mL (20 °C)
5.7 g/100 mL (25 °C)
19.10 g/100 mL (80 °C)
27.53 g/100 mL (100 °C)

Solubility in other Solvents: 

Soluble in lower alcohols
moderately soluble in pyridine
very slightly soluble in acetone

Log P: -0.29[1]

Acidity (pKa): 9.24, 12.4, 13.3

Conjugate Base: Borate

Magnetic susceptibility (χ): -34.1·10−6 cm3/mol

Molecular Shape: Trigonal Planar

Dipole Moment: Zero