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English name： Sodium Ethoxide
Alias： Sodium ethylate,Ethanol sodium
Molecular formula： C2H5ONa
Molecular weight： 68.05
CAS： 141-52-6
Physico-chemical property
Appearance：reddish brown viscous liquid，Sensitivity to light.Be dark during storage.
Solubility：Soluble in ethanol,insoluble in benzene。
Melting point：260 ℃
Density：0.35--0.65 g/mL
Stability：Reacts violently with acid,water；Incompatible with chlorinated solvents, moisture. Absorbs carbon dioxide from the air。
Storage：Stored at room temperature.Being protected by inert gas，vacuum sealed packed for storage.
Water soluble：Miscible,it is decomposed into sodium hydroxide and ethanol with water.
Sensibility：Humidity sensitive。
Technical Data
| Item | Index |
| Appearance | Reddish brown viscous liquid |
| Content | 18%--21% |
| Free alkali | ＜0.5% |
Application
1. As strong basicity catalyst, ethoxylate agent, as well as a coagulant and reductant for organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and pesticides synthesis;
2. Pharmaceutical products used sodium ethoxide are: phenobarbital, butazodine, primidone,methyldopa, tetracaine hydrochloride, eprazinone, aminopterin,, pyrimethamine,horse ampicillin etc.
Storage
Sealed packing and stored in a cool, dry place away from fire,light, oxidizing agents and acids.
Out fire：Dry powder,Carbon dioxide and sand.Do not use water or foam.
Package:180 kg/drum