Boric acid by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as hydrogen borate, this compound is a monobasic lewis acid of boron. The reagent is available as a white powder which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 170.9 C, and a boiling point of 300 C. Boric acid can be generated by reacting borax with a mineral acid, such as hydrochloric acid. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 10043-35-3 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: H3BO3 Molecular weight: 61.83 Assay: 99.5 % Analytical grade reagentBoric acid has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Boric acid has been used to manufacture monofilament fiberglass which is usually referred to as textile fiberglass. It is also used to produce the glass in LCD flat panel displays. Boric acid is also incorporated in borax for use as welding flux by blacksmiths. It has also been used as an antiseptic for minor burns or cuts. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.