Boric acid

from source

BH3O3 · 61.84 g/mol

hydrogen borate · Basilit B · Borofax · Boron hydroxide

What is Boric acid?

The mild antiseptic of old eyewash bottles, and the slow-acting bait that clears a cockroach infestation. It is also a flame retardant in cellulose insulation. from source

CategoryEveryday chemistry

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESB(O)(O)O

Where you'll find it

Garden and pest controlwhat else is in it →

Curated by MoleculeFinder from source

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

1,780 mg/kg · low toxicity · LD50 mouse iv from source

1 more reported value

2,070 mg/kgLD50 · other · mouse

DangerIrritantHealth hazardH303, H315, H319, H335, H360, H370, H372, H402from source

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 7628
Wikidata: Q187045
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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