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

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: 200kgs/drum, IBC drum, ISO TANK.