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Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Sodium tert-butoxide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals


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Additional Details: CAS Number: 865-48-5 Weight: 0.10000kg Transport: UN number : 3206 Chem class : 4.2 Pack group : II


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  • Description and Specification
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Description and Specification

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 865-48-5
Molecular Formula C4H9NaO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 96.105
MDL Number MFCD00040575
InChI Key MFRIHAYPQRLWNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym sodium tert-butoxide,sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate,sodium t-butoxide,sodium-t-butoxide,t-butoxy sodium,tert-butoxysodium,naotbu,tbuona,2-propanol, 2-methyl-, sodium salt,sodium-tert-butoxide
PubChem CID 23676156
IUPAC Name sodium;2-methylpropan-2-olate
SMILES CC(C)(C)[O-].[Na+]

Specification

Chemical Name or Material Sodium tert-butoxide
CAS 865-48-5
Density 0.785
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula C4H9NaO
Linear Formula (CH3)3CONa
MDL Number MFCD00040575
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN3206
Beilstein 3654215
Sensitivity Air and moisture sensitive
Synonym sodium tert-butoxide,sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate,sodium t-butoxide,sodium-t-butoxide,t-butoxy sodium,tert-butoxysodium,naotbu,tbuona,2-propanol, 2-methyl-, sodium salt,sodium-tert-butoxide
Synonym sodium tert-butoxide,sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate,sodium t-butoxide,sodium-t-butoxide,t-butoxy sodium,tert-butoxysodium,naotbu,tbuona,2-propanol, 2-methyl-, sodium salt,sodium-tert-butoxide
Synonym sodium tert-butoxide,sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate,sodium t-butoxide,sodium-t-butoxide,t-butoxy sodium,tert-butoxysodium,naotbu,tbuona,2-propanol, 2-methyl-, sodium salt,sodium-tert-butoxide
Synonym sodium tert-butoxide,sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate,sodium t-butoxide,sodium-t-butoxide,t-butoxy sodium,tert-butoxysodium,naotbu,tbuona,2-propanol, 2-methyl-, sodium salt,sodium-tert-butoxide
Synonym sodium tert-butoxide,sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate,sodium t-butoxide,sodium-t-butoxide,t-butoxy sodium,tert-butoxysodium,naotbu,tbuona,2-propanol, 2-methyl-, sodium salt,sodium-tert-butoxide
Synonym sodium tert-butoxide,sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate,sodium t-butoxide,sodium-t-butoxide,t-butoxy sodium,tert-butoxysodium,naotbu,tbuona,2-propanol, 2-methyl-, sodium salt,sodium-tert-butoxide
Synonym sodium tert-butoxide,sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate,sodium t-butoxide,sodium-t-butoxide,t-butoxy sodium,tert-butoxysodium,naotbu,tbuona,2-propanol, 2-methyl-, sodium salt,sodium-tert-butoxide
Synonym sodium tert-butoxide,sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate,sodium t-butoxide,sodium-t-butoxide,t-butoxy sodium,tert-butoxysodium,naotbu,tbuona,2-propanol, 2-methyl-, sodium salt,sodium-tert-butoxide
Synonym sodium tert-butoxide,sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate,sodium t-butoxide,sodium-t-butoxide,t-butoxy sodium,tert-butoxysodium,naotbu,tbuona,2-propanol, 2-methyl-, sodium salt,sodium-tert-butoxide
Synonym sodium tert-butoxide,sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate,sodium t-butoxide,sodium-t-butoxide,t-butoxy sodium,tert-butoxysodium,naotbu,tbuona,2-propanol, 2-methyl-, sodium salt,sodium-tert-butoxide
InChI Key MFRIHAYPQRLWNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)(C)[O-].[Na+]
IUPAC Name sodium;2-methylpropan-2-olate
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 96.105
PubChem CID 23676156
Formula Weight 96.11
Percent Purity 97%

Applications
Sodium tert-butoxide is used as a strong base and a non-nucleophilic base. In organic synthesis, it serves as an intermediate in various reactions like condensation, rearrangement and ring-opening. Further, it finds use in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, colorants, aroma chemicals, detergents and biodiesel. It acts as a catalyst in polymerization and isomerization reactions.

Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with acids, reducing agents, oxygen, water, alcohols, chlorinated solvents and halogens.

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Safety and Handling

[Sodium tert-butoxide]

[Danger]

[{code=EYE DAM. 1, sequence=1, description=Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1}, {code=FLAM. SOL. 1, sequence=2, description=Flammable solid Category 1}, {code=SELF-HEAT. 1, sequence=3, description=Self-heating substance Category 1}, {code=SKIN CORR. 1B, sequence=4, description=Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B}]

[{code=H228, sequence=1, description=Flammable solid.}, {code=H251, sequence=2, description=Self-heating: may catch fire.}, {code=H314, sequence=3, description=Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.}, {code=H318, sequence=4, description=Causes serious eye damage.}, {code=EUH014, sequence=91, description=Reacts violently with water.}]

[{code=P210, sequence=51, description=Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.}, {code=P280, sequence=52, description=Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.}, {code=P303+P361+P353, sequence=53, description=IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.}, {code=P305+P351+P338, sequence=54, description=IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.}, {code=P310, sequence=55, description=Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.}]

[{code=MIXTURE LIST, sequence=1, description=Contains : Sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate}]

[{code=GHS02, sequence=1, description=FLAME}, {code=GHS05, sequence=2, description=CORROSION}]


Product Identifier
  • Sodium tert-butoxide

Signal Word
  • Danger

Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Flammable solid Category 1
  • Self-heating substance Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement
  • H228- Flammable solid.
  • H251- Self-heating: may catch fire.
  • H314- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318- Causes serious eye damage.
  • EUH014- Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement
  • P210- Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P303+P361+P353- IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310- Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental Information
  • MIXTURE LIST- Contains : Sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate