Sodium ethoxide solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol… 141-52-6

Name: Sodium ethoxide solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol, solution
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000971

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

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Sodium ethoxide solution, a synthetic reagent registered under CAS number 141-52-6. Its molecular formula is C2H5NaO and its molecular weight is 68.05 g/mol. The IUPAC name is sodium ethanolate. It is also known as Sodium ethylate or Sodium ethoxide.

The material typically appears as a colourless to dark yellow to dark brown liquid. Solubility: soluble in ethanol and methanol. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, reaction development, medicinal chemistry and catalysis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mL and 500 mL, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Reaction development
Medicinal chemistry
Catalysis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium ethoxide solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol, solution
Catalogue No.	VQ-000971
CAS Number	141-52-6
IUPAC name	sodium ethanolate
Molecular formula	C₂H₅NaO
Molecular weight	68.05 g/mol
Exact mass	68.0238
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	QDRKDTQENPPHOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	2723922

Physical properties
Physical form	Solution
Appearance	Colourless to dark yellow to dark brown liquid
Solubility	Soluble in ethanol and methanol.
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	23.1 Å²
Synonyms	Sodium ethylate, Sodium ethoxide, Ethoxysodium, Caustic alcohol, Ethanol, sodium salt, Ethyl alcohol, sodium salt, sodiumethoxide, Sodium Ethoxide (>85%), sodiumethanolate, C2H5NaO, ethoxy sodium

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

Technical

Sodium Ethoxide

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

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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 solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol, solution?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium ethoxide solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol, solution is 141-52-6. It is also known as Sodium ethylate, Sodium ethoxide, Ethoxysodium.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium ethoxide solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol, solution?

Sodium ethoxide solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol, solution 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 solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol, solution can I order?

We supply Sodium ethoxide solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol, solution, in 100 mL, 500 mL packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium ethoxide solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol, solution?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium ethoxide solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol, solution 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 solution, 21 wt. % in ethanol, solution be shipped internationally?

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