Borazine
Agent Name
Borazine
CAS Number
6569-51-3
Formula
B3-H6-N3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Inorganic benzene; Hexahydro-s-triazaborine; Borazole; Triborine triamine; Triboron nitride; s-Triazaborane; [Merck Index]
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; Fumes in air; [Gelest MSDS] "Borazine is a colourless liquid with an aromatic smell. In water it hydrolyzes to boric acid, ammonia, and hydrogen." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Dissolves in water; [Merck Index] Reacts violently with water and may ignite on contact; Causes burns; Inhalation overexposure may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Gelest MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
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