Sodium ethylate
Product Description
| Product | Sodium ethylate |
| CAS | 141-52-6 |
| Formula | C2H5NaO |
| Synonym | Sodium ethylate, Caustic alcohol, Sodium ethoxide |
Typical Product Specifications
| Stability | Reacts violently with acids, water. Incompatible with chlorinated solvents, moisture. Absorbs carbon dioxide from the air. Highly flammable. |
| Merck | 14,8613 |
| Refractive Index | 1.386 |
| Melting Point | 260 °C |
| Boiling Point | 91°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol and methanol. |
| BRN Number | 3593646 |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Vapor Density | 1.6 |
| Water solubility | Miscible |
| Storage Temperature | Store at R.T. |
| Flash Point | 48 °F |
| Atmospheric OH Rate Constant | 6.17E-12 cm3/molecule-sec |
| log P (octanol-water) | -2.690 |
| Form | Liquid |
| Color | Yellow to brown |
| Vapor Pressure | <0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Molecular weight | 68.05 |
| Density | 0.868 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Notes | Sodium ethylate uses and applications include: Catalyst for transesterification and isomerization of fats and oils (foods); condensation catalyst; ethoxylationacetoacetic ester synthesis reagent; organic synthesis Suggested storage of Sodium ethylate: Hygroscopic; moisture-sensitive; keep tightly closed in a cool place; protect from light; handle and store under nitrogen |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
| Function | Catalyst |
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