Sodium Ethoxide, CAS 141-52-6
Sodium Ethoxide, CAS 141-52-6, is an alkali metal alkoxide and strong base. It is also known as Sodium Ethylate and Sodium Ethanolate.
Sodium Ethoxide is widely used as a chemical reagent and base in organic synthesis and industrial chemical manufacturing. It is commonly used in condensation, transesterification, cyclization and other base-promoted chemical reactions.
The product is widely used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemical intermediates, fine chemicals and other specialty chemical products.
Commercial Sodium Ethoxide can be supplied as a solid powder or as a solution in ethanol, depending on the product grade and application requirements.
Product Chemical Properties
Product Name: Sodium Ethoxide
CAS No.: 141-52-6
EC No.: 205-487-5
Molecular Formula: C2H5NaO
Molecular Weight: 68.05
Chemical Name: Sodium Ethanolate
Chemical Type: Alkali Metal Alkoxide / Strong Base / Chemical Reagent
Synonyms: Sodium Ethylate, Sodium Ethanolate, Ethoxysodium, Ethanol Sodium Salt, Sodium Ethyl Alcoholate, NaOEt

Product Technical Specification
Solid Sodium Ethoxide
Appearance: Light yellow granules or powder
Content: > 99%
Free alkali: < 1%
Sodium Carbonate: <0.5%
Sodium Ethoxide Solution 20%
Appearance: Reddish brown viscous liquid
Content: 18%--21%
Free alkali: <0.5%
Applications of Sodium Ethoxide
1. Used as a strong basic catalyst and ethoxylating agent, as well as a coagulant and reducing agent in organic synthesis and the production of pharmaceuticals and pesticides.
2. Pharmaceutical products utilizing sodium ethoxide include phenobarbital, phenylbutazone, primidone, methyldopa, tetracaine hydrochloride, oxolamine, aminopterin, pyrimethamine, and pivampicillin, among others.
Packaging
Sodium Ethoxide Solution 20%: 180kg/drum
Solid Sodium Ethoxide: 20kg/bag or drum
Production Capacity
24000MT/year
Storage Requirements
Store the product in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area.
Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
Protect the product from moisture and humid air.
Sodium Ethoxide Bulk Supply from China
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