Additional Information
CAS#: |
141-52-6 |
Formula: |
C2H5ONa |
Formula Weight: |
F.W. 68.05 |
UN Number: |
UN3206 |
Proper Shipping Name: |
Alkali metal alcoholate, self-heating, corrosive, n.o.s. (sodium ethoxide) |
Hazard Class: |
4.2 (8) |
Packing Group: |
PG II |
Synonyms: |
Sodium Ethylate |
UPS Ground Limit: |
0 lb |
Storage Info: |
LIGHT SENSITIVE, MOISTURE SENSITIVE, AIR SENSITIVE |
HMIS-Health: |
3 |
HMIS-Flammability: |
2 |
HMIS-Reactivity: |
1 |
Info: |
Used when the presence of excess ethanol is not wanted. Also used as a base for the generation of carbanions in a number of alkylation and condensation reactions such as condensation of acetone with ethyl acetate, benzoylation of acetophenone with et |