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Sigma-Aldrich

Sodium ethoxide

(20% solution in ethanol) for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Sodium ethylate, Sodium ethanolate

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352107

vapor pressure

31 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

425 °C

expl. lim.

2.6-19 % (v/v)

pH

11 ( in H2O)

bp

91 °C/1013 hPa

transition temp

flash point 23 °C

density

0.88 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

15-25°C

Application

  • Facile synthesis and pesticidal activity of substituted heterocyclic pyridine compounds: Discusses the use of sodium ethoxide in the synthesis of pyridine compounds, demonstrating its utility in the development of new pesticidal agents (Abdel-Raheem et al., 2022).
  • Synthesis and biological activities of some fused pyran derivatives: Sodium ethoxide is employed in the synthesis of biologically active pyran derivatives, illustrating its role in enhancing synthetic efficiency (Shehab and Ghoneim, 2016).
  • Environmentally benign catalyst for chemical depolymerization: Highlights the use of sodium ethoxide as a catalyst in the depolymerization of post-consumer PET waste, presenting an environmentally friendly approach to recycling (Javed et al., 2023).

Analysis Note

Assay (acidimetric): 20.0 - 22.0 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.875 - 0.880

Pictograms

FlameCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

73.4 °F

Flash Point(C)

23 °C


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