8613. Sodium Ethoxide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 141-52-6
Sodium ethylate; caustic alcohol.
C2H5NaO; mol wt 68.05.
C 35.30%, H 7.41%, Na 33.78%, O 23.51%.

Properties

White or yellowish, hygroscopic powder. Dec on exposure to air and becomes darker on keeping. Dec by water into NaOH and alcohol. Sol without decompn in abs alc. Keep tightly closed, protected from light and in a cool place.