Sodium ethoxide

Organic compound
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Sodium ethoxide is an organic compound with chemical formula C two H five ONa, It is a white to yellowish hygroscopic powder, which can be quickly hydrolyzed in water to generate sodium hydroxide and ethanol, and can be dissolved in absolute ethanol without decomposition. Insoluble in benzene, it is mainly used as strong basic catalyst, ethoxylating agent, and organic synthesis of medicine, pesticide, spice, etc.
Chinese name
Sodium ethoxide [2]
Foreign name
sodium ethoxide [2]
Alias
Sodium ethoxide [2]
chemical formula
C two H five ONa
molecular weight
sixty-eight point zero five zero [2]
CAS login number
141-52-6 [2]
EINECS login number
205-487-5 [2]
Melting point
260 ℃ [2]
Boiling point
91 ℃ [2]
Density
0.868 g/cm³
Appearance
White to yellowish hygroscopic powder
Flash point
22 ℃ [2]
Security description
S8;S16;S26;S36/37/39;S43;S45 [2]
Hazard symbol
C [2]
Hazard description
R11;R14;R34 [2]

Physical and chemical properties

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physical property

Melting point: 260 ℃
Boiling point: 91 ℃
Flash point: 22 ℃
Density: 0.868g/cm three
Refractive index: 1.386 (20 ℃)
Appearance: white to yellowish hygroscopic powder
Solubility: soluble in absolute ethanol, insoluble in benzene [1]

chemical property

Sodium ethoxide can be quickly hydrolyzed into sodium hydroxide and ethanol when meeting water:

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Reference value for drainage parameter calculation (XlogP): None
Number of hydrogen bond donors: 0 [2]
Number of hydrogen bond receptors: 1 [2]
Number of rotatable chemical bonds: 0 [2]
Number of tautomers: 0
Topological molecular polar surface area: 23.1 [2]
Number of heavy atoms: 4 [2]
Surface charge: 0 [2]
Complexity: 6 [2]
Number of isotope atoms: 0 [2]
Determine the number of atomic structure centers: 0 [2]
Number of uncertain atomic structure centers: 0 [2]
Determine the number of chemical bond structure centers: 0 [2]
Number of uncertain chemical bond structure centers: 0 [2]
Number of covalent bond units: 2 [1]

purpose

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It is mainly used as a strong alkaline catalyst, ethoxylating agent, and also can be used for organic synthesis of medicine, pesticides, spices, etc.

security information

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Safety terminology

S8:Keep container dry.
Keep container dry.
S16:Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Keep away from ignition sources and no smoking.
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
After eye contact, immediately flush with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Wear appropriate protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S43:In case of fire, use ... (if water increases the risk, add - never use water).
Use in case of fire (specify the specific type of fire-fighting equipment. If water use increases the danger, indicate "No water use".
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the lable where possible).
In case of an accident or feeling unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label if possible).

Risk terminology

R11:Highly flammable.
Highly flammable.
R14:Reacts violently with water.
React violently with water.
R34:Causes burns.
Causes burns.