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Sodium Ethoxide

Sodium Ethoxide

  • Synonyms: Sodium Ethylate
  • Product Code: S 1906
  • CAS Number: 141-52-6
  • Molecular Formula: C₂H₅ONa
  • Molecular Weight: 68.05 g/mol
  • Appearance: Faint yellow to beige powder
  • Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture
  • Category: Synthetic Reagents, Chemical Synthesis

Description:

Sodium Ethoxide, also known as sodium ethylate, is an organosodium compound with the formula C₂H₅ONa. It typically appears as a white to yellowish or beige powder. Highly soluble in polar solvents like ethanol, it is widely utilized in organic synthesis due to its strong basic and nucleophilic properties.

Applications: 

Sodium Ethoxide is a key reagent in organic chemistry and is commonly used:

  • As a strong base in various synthesis reactions
  • As a catalyst in Claisen condensation and other condensation reactions
  • For the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes
  • In transesterification reactions for biodiesel production
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Specifications

  • Assay (Purity): ≥95%
  • Appearance (Form): Powder
  • Appearance (Colour): Faint yellow to yellow or beige
  • Melting point: 260 °C

Safety Information

Hazard Classifications (EU):

  • Hazard Codes: F (Highly Flammable), C (Corrosive)
  • Risk Statements: R11 (Flammable), R14 (Reacts violently with water), R34 (Causes burns)
  • Precautionary Statements:
    o P235 + P410: Keep cool and protect from sunlight
    o P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection
    o P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes
    o P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
  • Supplemental Hazard Statement: Reacts violently with water.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Eye and face shields
    • Full-face particle respirator (N100, US)
    • Protective gloves
    • Respirator filter cartridges (Type P1 or P3, EN 143)

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