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Revision as of 17:08, 7 August 2017
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
Sodium ethoxide
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| Other names
Ethoxysodium
Sodium ethylate | |
| Properties | |
| C2H5ONa | |
| Molar mass | 68.05 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Density | 0.868 g/cm3 (of a 21 wt% solution in ethanol) |
| Melting point | 260 °C (500 °F; 533 K) |
| Boiling point | Decomposes |
| Reacts | |
| Solubility | Reacts with carboxylic acids Soluble in ethanol, methanol |
| Vapor pressure | 0.75 mmHg (20 °C) |
| Acidity (pKa) | 15.5 |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Flash point | 30 °C (closed cup) |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
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Sodium methoxide |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Sodium ethoxide (C2H5ONa) is a white to yellowish powder, which readily hydrolyzes in water.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Sodium ethoxide readily hydrolyzes in contact with water, releasing lots of heat.
Physical
Sodium ethoxide is a colorless solid, which reacts with water.
Availability
It is sold by chemical suppliers.
Preparation
Sodium ethoxide can be prepared by adding sodium metal to anhydrous ethanol.
Projects
- Make esters
Handling
Safety
Sodium ethoxide is caustic and contact with skin will cause chemical burns. Reaction with water will give ethanol and lots of heat, which may ignite the alcohol vapors.
Storage
Sodium ethoxide should be stored in air-tight containers, or in a desiccator. Schlenk flasks are a good choice.
Disposal
Sodium ethoxide can be neutralized by dissolving it in large amounts of water slowly, then neutralize the resulting sodium hydroxide.
References
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