Sodium tert-pentoxide

Synonym(s):tert-Amyl alcohol sodium salt;NaOt-Am;Sodium tert-amoxide

CAS NO.：14593-46-5
Empirical Formula: C5H13NaO
Molecular Weight: 112.15
MDL number: MFCD00064245
EINECS: 238-639-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-24 21:11:45

What is Sodium tert-pentoxide?

Chemical properties

Cream or light tan powder

The Uses of Sodium tert-pentoxide

Sodium tert-pentyloxide is a effective base for the alkylation of ketones.

Chemical Reactivity

Sodium tert-pentoxide is a strong, non-nucleophilic base. It is flammable and moisture sensitive and it is similar in reactivity to the more common potassium tert-butoxide.

Properties of Sodium tert-pentoxide

Melting point:	200°C
Density	0.904 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor pressure	0-0Pa at 20-50℃
refractive index	n20/D1.415
Flash point:	-21 °C
storage temp.	Flammables + water-Freezer (-20°C)e area
form	Powder
color	Cream or light tan
Specific Gravity	0.91
Water Solubility	Reacts with water.
Sensitive	Air & Moisture Sensitive
Hydrolytic Sensitivity	7: reacts slowly with moisture/water
BRN	3983987
CAS DataBase Reference	14593-46-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Butanol, 2-methyl-, sodium salt (14593-46-5)

Safety information for Sodium tert-pentoxide

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H261:Substances And Mixtures Which, In Contact With Water,Emit Flammable Gases H290:Corrosive to Metals H304:Aspiration hazard H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H336:Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P231+P232:Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/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. Continuerinsing.