Sodium Ethoxide

Name: Sodium Ethoxide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019489

About Sodium Ethoxide

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Sodium Ethoxide in Technical grade, a specialty chemical registered under CAS number 141-52-6 at a purity of 98%. With the molecular formula C2H5NaO, it has a molar mass of 68.05 g/mol. The IUPAC name is sodium ethanolate. It is also known as Sodium ethylate or Ethoxysodium.

The material typically appears as pale yellow. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span chemical manufacturing, industrial formulations and process chemistry. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and polymers and plastics.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Sodium Ethoxide in 25 kg, 50 kg, 200 kg drum and 1 MT packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Chemical manufacturing
Industrial formulations
Process chemistry

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium Ethoxide
Catalogue No.	VQ-019489
CAS Number	141-52-6
IUPAC name	sodium ethanolate
Molecular formula	C₂H₅NaO
Molecular weight	68.05 g/mol
Exact mass	68.0238
Grade	Technical
Purity / assay	98%
InChIKey	QDRKDTQENPPHOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	2723922

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
Appearance	Pale yellow
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	23.1 Å²
Synonyms	Sodium ethylate, Ethoxysodium, Caustic alcohol, Ethanol, sodium salt, Ethyl alcohol, sodium salt, sodiumethoxide, Sodium Ethoxide (>85%), sodiumethanolate, C2H5NaO, ethoxy sodium, sodium-ethoxide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H251Self-heating, may catch fire
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P235, P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P407, P410, P413, P420, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 141-52-6

Sodium ethoxide solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol, solution

CAS: 141-52-6
Formula: C₂H₅NaO
MW: 68.05 g/mol

VQ-000971

Sodium ethoxide, ~96%

CAS: 141-52-6
Formula: C₂H₅NaO
MW: 68.05 g/mol

VQ-000972

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium Ethoxide?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium Ethoxide is 141-52-6. It is also known as Sodium ethylate, Ethoxysodium, Caustic alcohol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium Ethoxide?

Sodium Ethoxide has the molecular formula C2H5NaO and a molecular weight of 68.05 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium ethanolate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium Ethoxide can I order?

We supply Sodium Ethoxide in Technical (98%) grade, in 25 kg, 50 kg, 200 kg drum, 1 MT packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium Ethoxide?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium Ethoxide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium Ethoxide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium Ethoxide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.