Potassium pentaborate octahydrate

五硼酸钾八水合物

Also known as: Potassium pentaborate 8-hydrate, Potassium borate octahydrate, MFCD00213879, dipotassium:[bis(oxoboranyloxy)boranyloxy-oxoboranyloxyboranyl]oxy-[[oxido(oxoboranyloxy)boranyl]oxy-oxoboranyloxyboranyl]oxyborinate:octahydrate

Potassium pentaborate octahydrate (CAS 12229-13-9) is a compound in the Inorganic Chemicals category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula B5H16K5O23 and a molecular weight of 633.66000 g/mol. It is also known as Potassium pentaborate 8-hydrate, Potassium borate octahydrate and MFCD00213879. Key property: a melting point of 780ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
12229-13-9
Jingsj CID
J-25972-5
Molecular Formula
B5H16K5O23
Chinese Name
五硼酸钾八水合物
Molecular Weight
633.66000 g/mol
Category
Inorganic Chemicals
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point780ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium pentaborate octahydrate?

The CAS number of Potassium pentaborate octahydrate is 12229-13-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium pentaborate octahydrate?

Potassium pentaborate octahydrate has molecular formula B5H16K5O23 and molecular weight 633.66000 g/mol.

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