Pentaborane Toxicity (LD50)

The median lethal dose (LD50) for Pentaborane is 50 mg per 1 ^*
*Input desired mass in the textbox above to scale the results. Value is measured via oral route in human(s)

Compound Information

Pentaborane (Also known as: (-)-ethyl p-nitrophenyl Benzenethiophosphonate, (-)-EPN) appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pungent odor like sour milk. It is used in chemical research as jet and rocket fuels, catalysts, corrosion inhibitor, fluxing agents, and oxygen scavengers. It is considered highly hazardous and may cause death or permanent injury after very short exposure to small quantities. It can be absorbed via inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact.

Molecular weight: 323.31

Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₄NO₄PS

Information presented on this page is purely for research purposes only. It is NOT intended for clinical or diagnostic applications. To request additional information and datasets for Pentaborane, please contactinfo@aatbio.com.

Search median lethal dose (LD50)
Select a compound from the list below to view median lethal dose (LD50) data. Enter keywords into the search box to filter the list.

Show data

References

This online tool may be cited as follows

MLA	"Quest Database™ Pentaborane Toxicity (LD50)." AAT Bioquest, Inc., 22 Jun. 2025, https://www.aatbio.com/resources/toxicity-lethality-median-dose-td50-ld50/pentaborane.
APA	AAT Bioquest, Inc. (2025, June 22). Quest Database™ Pentaborane Toxicity (LD50). AAT Bioquest. https://www.aatbio.com/resources/toxicity-lethality-median-dose-td50-ld50/pentaborane.
BibTeX	EndNote	RefMan

Pentaborane Toxicity (LD50)

Compound Information

References

This online tool may be cited as follows

MLA

APA