1.0 2016-05-19 02:55:42 UTC 2026-08-17 20:56:21 UTC Boron nitride SmallMolecule Boron nitride (BN) is an inorganic compound with an average molecular weight of 24.82 g/mol. Boron nitride belongs to the metalloid nitrides, a subclass of metalloid organides within the inorganic compounds. It is further classified as a mixed metal/non-metal compound. In industrial applications, boron nitride serves several roles, functioning as a lubricating agent, conductive agent, and absorbent. It is also utilized as an opacifer and as a softener and conditioner. The compound is found in or released from 37 recorded sources. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is present in amplifiers, antennas, adjustable resistors, coils, auxiliary devices, and 21 other components. It is used in building and construction materials, including ceilings, ladders, and tents or canopies. In the realm of food, food processing, and cookware, it is associated with the processing of meats and the preparation of malt. Additionally, boron nitride is found in household items such as key rings and various household cleaning and consumer products, specifically tobacco pipes, pipe accessories, ash trays, cigar cigarettes, and other smoking requisites. BN 24.82 25.012379 boranylidyneamine boron nitride 10043-11-5 B#N InChI=1S/BN/c1-2 PZNSFCLAULLKQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N Inorganic compounds Mixed metal/non-metal compounds Metalloid organides Metalloid nitrides Metalloid nitrides Inorganic nitrides Inorganic salts Metalloid salts Inorganic metalloid salt Inorganic nitride Inorganic salt Metalloid nitride nitride Detected and Not Quantified logp 1.43 ChemAxon iupac boranylidyneamine ChemAxon average_mass 24.82 ChemAxon mono_mass 25.012379 ChemAxon smiles B#N ChemAxon formula BN ChemAxon inchi InChI=1S/BN/c1-2 ChemAxon inchikey PZNSFCLAULLKQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N ChemAxon polar_surface_area 23.79 ChemAxon refractivity 13.11 ChemAxon polarizability 3.11 ChemAxon rotatable_bond_count 0 ChemAxon acceptor_count 1 ChemAxon donor_count 0 ChemAxon physiological_charge 0 ChemAxon formal_charge 0 ChemAxon #<HealthEffect::ActiveRecord_Associations_CollectionProxy:0x00007f381765c448> 66227