Sodium ethoxide

• Category :

  Intermediates

• Synonyms :

  sodium ethanolate;Sodium ethylate;Sodiumethoxideinethanol;SodiumEthylate;ethanol, sodium salt;

• CAS NO :

  141-52-6

• EC NO :

  205-487-5

• Molecular Formula :

  C₂H₅NaO

• Molecular Weight :

  68.0577

• Main Specifications :

  Reddish brown viscous liquid，content 18--21%

• InChI :

  InChI=1/C2H6O.Na/c1-2-3;/h3H,2H2,1H3;/q;+1

• Packing :

  Solid be packed in bag or drum;Liquid be packed in drum.

• 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

• Uses :

  As strong basicity catalyst, ethoxylate agent, as well as a coagulant and reductant for organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and pesticides synthesis;

• Molecular Structure :