SODIUM tert-BUTOXIDE 98% Extra Pure

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SODIUM tert-BUTOXIDE 98% Extra Pure Specification

Molecular Formula
C4H9NaO

Smell
Faint odor of alcohol

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

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

Physical Form
Powder or flakes

Ingredients
Sodium tert-butoxide (purity 98%)

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

HS Code
290519

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

Taste
Bitter and astringent

Appearance
White to off-white powder

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

Melting Point
180 C (decomposes)

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol and other alcohols; reacts with water

Structural Formula
(CH3)3CONa

CAS No
865-48-5

Ph Level
Highly basic

EINECS No
212-739-8

Shape
Crystalline or powder form

Purity
98%

Grade
Extra Pure

Molecular Weight
96.10 g/mol

Poisonous
YES

Density
0.857 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

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.