
141-52-6
| Name | Sodium ethoxide |
| CAS | 141-52-6 |
| EINECS(EC#) | 205-487-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H5NaO |
| MDL Number | MFCD00012417 |
| Molecular Weight | 68.05 |
| MOL File | 141-52-6.mol |
Chemical Properties
| Appearance | White powder, sometimes having brownish tinge; readily hydrolyzes to alcohol and sodium hydroxide. |
| Melting point | 260 °C |
| Boiling point | 91°C |
| bulk density | 300kg/m3 |
| density | 0.868 g/mL at 25 °C |
| vapor density | 1.6 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | n |
| Fp | 48 °F |
| storage temp. | Store at R.T. |
| solubility | Soluble in ethanol and methanol. |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Yellow to brown |
| Specific Gravity | 0.868 |
| PH | 13 (5g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Stability: | Reacts violently with acids, water. Incompatible with chlorinated solvents, moisture. Absorbs carbon dioxide from the air. Highly flammable. |
| explosive limit | 2.6-19% (v/v) |
| Water Solubility | Miscible |
| Hydrolytic Sensitivity | 7: reacts slowly with moisture/water |
Safety Data
| 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 |
| Risk Statements | |
| Safety Statements | |
| RIDADR | UN 3274 3/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| F | 3-8-10-23 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 30 - 50 °C |
| TSCA | Yes |
| REACH Registrations | Active |
| HazardClass | 4.2 |
| PackingGroup | II |
| HS Code | 29051900 |
| Storage Class | 4.2 - Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials |
| Hazard Classifications | Flam. Sol. 1 Self-heat. 1 Skin Corr. 1A |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 141-52-6(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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