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Sodium tert-butoxide, 97%
Description
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.
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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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 0.785 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Linear Formula | (CH3)3CONa |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| UN Number | UN3206 |
| Beilstein | 3654215 |
| Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
| Formula Weight | 96.11 |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sodium tert-butoxide |
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