Sodium Ethoxide

CAS: 141-52-6

Category: Organic Intermediates

PurityHigh-Class ≥99.0% (Total Alkali), Qualified ≥98.5% (Total Alkali)
Molecular FormulaC2H5ONa
Molecular Weight68.05
AppearanceWhite or pale yellow flowable powder (sensitive to light, darkens upon prolonged storage)
Packaging25 kg/fiber drum with inner plastic liner or 100 kg/steel drum
Testing IndicatorsAppearance — Visual inspection; Total Alkali — Acid-base titration; Moisture — Karl Fischer titration (GB/T 6283); Free Alkali (NaOH) — Acid-base titration; Sodium Carbonate — Acid-base titration.
Storage NotesStore in a ventilated, cool, and dry warehouse. Keep away from flames and heat sources. Separate from oxidants and acids during storage and transportation. Handle with care to maintain integrity of packaging.
Lead Time10 days
Mainly used in pharmaceutical industry for the manufacture of Benbutol, Phenylbutazone, Prednisone, Methyldopa, Tetracaine Hydrochloride, Eprazinone, Aminopterin, Pyrimethamine, and Pvampicillin. Also employed in pesticide synthesis and as an analytical reagent.