Nomenclature
CAS number: 14635-87-1
B
2MgO
6; mol wt 141.92.
B 15.24%, Mg 17.13%, O 67.64%.
Mg(BO
3)
2.
Derivative
Heptahydrate.
Properties
White, bulky powder; gradually dec with loss of
active oxygen. Sparingly sol in water with partial decompn; sol in
dil acids.Use
As of sodium perborate; with pptd chalk in tooth
powders.
Status
This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject
to revision or update.