Sodium Ethoxide

• CAT Number: R025969
• CAS Number: 141-52-6
• Molecular Formula: C2H5ONa
• Molecular Weight: 68.051
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Ethanol Sodium Salt; Ethyl Alcohol Sodium Salt; Caustic Alcohol; Ethoxysodium; Sodium Ethanolate; Sodium Ethoxylate; Sodium Ethylate
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: sodium;ethanolate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C2H5O.Na/c1-2-3;/h2H2,1H3;/q-1;+1
• InChIKey: QDRKDTQENPPHOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC[O-].[Na+]

Sodium Ethoxide (CAT: R025969) is a strong base and a reagent commonly used in organic synthesis. It is formed by reacting sodium with ethanol. In terms of its mode of action, it serves as a source of nucleophilic ethoxide ions, which can participate in various reactions, such as deprotonation, elimination, and substitution. Pharmacologically, sodium ethoxide does not have direct medical applications, as it is mainly utilized in laboratory settings for chemical transformations. It is employed in the synthesis of esters, ethers, and other organic compounds, making it a valuable tool for researchers and chemists in diverse fields.