SODIUM tert-BUTOXIDE 98% Extra Pure

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SODIUM tert-BUTOXIDE 98% Extra Pure Specification

Properties
Hygroscopic; reacts violently with water and acids to release flammable gases.

Ph Level
Highly basic

Molecular Weight
96.10 g/mol

Ingredients
Sodium tert-butoxide (purity 98%)

Taste
Bitter and astringent

Shape
Crystalline or powder form

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol and other alcohols; reacts with water

CAS No
865-48-5

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated place away from moisture heat and incompatible substances such as acids and oxidizers.

Structural Formula
(CH3)3CONa

Grade
Extra Pure

HS Code
290519

Physical Form
Powder or flakes

Molecular Formula
C4H9NaO

Poisonous
YES

Density
0.857 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Usage
Primarily in laboratories and chemical industries as a catalyst and reagent in synthesis processes.

Melting Point
180 C (decomposes)

Purity
98%

EINECS No
212-739-8

Appearance
White to off-white powder

Smell
Faint odor of alcohol

Application
Used as a strong base in organic synthesis including Aldol condensations dehydrohalogenation reactions and etherifications.

Shelf Life
1-2 years when stored properly in an airtight container.

About SODIUM tert-BUTOXIDE 98% Extra Pure

Sodium tert-Butoxide 98% Extra Pure is a highly basic, hygroscopic substance primarily used as a strong base in organic synthesis processes such as Aldol condensations, dehydrohalogenation reactions, and etherifications. It comes in crystalline or powder form, appearing as white to off-white powder with a bitter and astringent taste. This extra-pure grade substance, with a purity of at least 98%, reacts violently with water and acids to release flammable gases. It is predominantly utilized in laboratories and chemical industries as a catalyst and reagent due to its potent properties. Stored in a cool, dry place, this product has a shelf life of 1-2 years when kept in an airtight container.