Description
Boric acid is a weak, monobasic Lewis acid composed of boron, oxygen, and hydrogen. It is a colorless, odorless crystalline solid that is soluble in water. Boric acid has numerous industrial and household applications. It is commonly used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, and in the manufacture of glass, ceramics, and cosmetics. In medicine, it is used as an eyewash and antifungal agent. Additionally, boric acid is employed in chemical synthesis and as a pH buffer in various laboratory applications.