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Sodium ethylate , 20%w/winethanol , 141-52-6

Synonym(s):
Sodium ethylate;Sodium ethylate, Sodium ethanolate

CAS NO.:141-52-6

Empirical Formula: C2H5NaO

Molecular Weight: 68.05

MDL number: MFCD00012417

EINECS: 205-487-5

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 260 °C
Boiling point: 91°C
Density  0.868 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor density  1.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.386
Flash point: 48 °F
storage temp.  Store at +15°C to +25°C.
solubility  Soluble in ethanol and methanol.
form  Liquid
Specific Gravity 0.868
color  Yellow to brown
PH 13 (5g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Water Solubility  Miscible
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
Hydrolytic Sensitivity 7: reacts slowly with moisture/water
Merck  14,8539
BRN  3593646
Exposure limits ACGIH: STEL 1000 ppm
OSHA: TWA 1000 ppm(1900 mg/m3)
NIOSH: IDLH 3300 ppm; TWA 1000 ppm(1900 mg/m3)
Stability: Reacts violently with acids, water. Incompatible with chlorinated solvents, moisture. Absorbs carbon dioxide from the air. Highly flammable.

Description and Uses

Sodium ethoxide is used in organic synthesis for condensation reactions. It also is a catalyst in many organic reactions.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS05,GHS08,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H251-H314-H371-H411
Precautionary statements  P210-P235-P273-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  F,C,Xi,N
Risk Statements  11-14-34-36/37/38-68/20/21/22-51/53-20/21/22
Safety Statements  8-16-26-43-45-36/37/39-36-61
RIDADR  UN 3274 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
3-8-10-23
Autoignition Temperature 30 - 50 °C
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  4.2
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29051900
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 598 mg/kg

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