Sodium Ethoxide
Sodium Ethoxide Supplier in India
Molecular Formula: C₂H₅ONa
Sodium Ethoxide Exporter from India
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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
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)
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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.
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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)