Sodium ethoxide
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- Category :
Intermediates
- CAS NO : 141-52-6
- EC NO : 205-487-5
- Molecular Formula : C2H5NaO
- Main Specifications : Reddish brown viscous liquid,content 18--21%
- Synonyms : sodium ethanolate;Sodium ethylate;Sodiumethoxideinethanol;SodiumEthylate;ethanol, sodium salt;
Package: Solid be packed in bag or drum;Liquid be packed in drum.
Uses : As strong basicity catalyst, ethoxylate agent, as well as a coagulant and reductant for organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and pesticides synthesis;
Molecular Structure:
Product description:
Liquid Sodium Ethoxide
Liquid sodium ethoxide,reddish brown viscous liquid,becoming dark during storage.Sodium Ethoxide is one of the typical alkoxide.Sodium ethoxide solution is a strong alkali,its alkaline stronger than NaOH.
English name: Sodium Ethoxide
Alias: Sodium ethylate,Ethanol sodium
Molecular formula: C2H5ONa
Molecular weight: 68.05
CAS: 141-52-6
Physico-chemical property
Appearance:Reddish brown viscous liquid,Sensitivity to light.Be dark during storage.
Solubility:Soluble in ethanol,insoluble in benzene。
Melting point:260 ℃
Density:0.35--0.65 g/mL
Stability:Reacts violently with acid,water;Incompatible with chlorinated solvents, moisture. Absorbs carbon dioxide from the air。
Storage:Stored at room temperature.Being protected by inert gas,vacuum sealed packed for storage.
Water soluble:Miscible,it is decomposed into sodium hydroxide and ethanol with water.
Sensibility:Humidity sensitive。
Technical Data
Item Index
Appearance Reddish brown viscous liquid
Content 18%--21%
Free alkali <0.5%
Application
1、As strong basicity catalyst, ethoxylate agent, as well as a coagulant and reductant for organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and pesticides synthesis;
2、Pharmaceutical products used sodium ethoxide are: phenobarbital, butazodine, primidone,methyldopa, tetracaine hydrochloride, eprazinone, aminopterin,, pyrimethamine,horse ampicillin etc.
Storage
Sealed packing and stored in a cool, dry place away from fire,light, oxidizing agents and acids.
Out fire:Dry powder,Carbon dioxide and sand.Do not use water or foam.
Package
180 kg/drum