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Sodium borohydride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaBH4. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and some organic solvents. Sodium borohydride is a versatile reducing agent, meaning it can donate electrons to other substances. This property makes it useful in a variety of chemical reactions.

One of its primary applications is in organic synthesis, where it is used to reduce aldehydes and ketones to alcohols. It is also employed in the pulp and paper industry to bleach wood pulp, and in the treatment of wastewater to remove heavy metals. Sodium borohydride can also be used as a source of hydrogen gas when reacted with acids.

The compound is generally considered safe to handle, but it is important to avoid contact with strong acids, as this can generate flammable hydrogen gas. It is typically stored in a dry place to prevent decomposition. Sodium borohydride is produced industrially through the reaction of sodium hydride with trimethyl borate or by electrolysis of sodium metaborate.