CAS141-52-6
FormulaC2H5NaO
SynonymSodium ethylate, Caustic alcohol, Sodium ethoxide
StabilityReacts violently with acids, water. Incompatible with chlorinated solvents, moisture. Absorbs carbon dioxide from the air. Highly flammable.
Merck14,8613
Refractive Index1.386
Melting Point260 °C
Boiling Point91°C
SolubilitySoluble in ethanol and methanol.
BRN Number3593646
SensitiveMoisture Sensitive
Vapor Density1.6
Water solubilityMiscible
Storage TemperatureStore at R.T.
Flash Point48 °F
Atmospheric OH Rate Constant6.17E-12 cm3/molecule-sec
log P (octanol-water)-2.690
FormLiquid
ColorYellow to brown
Vapor Pressure<0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Molecular weight68.05
Density0.868 g/mL at 25 °C