Descriptions | Sodium ethoxide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C2H5ONa. It is a white to slightly yellow hygroscopic powder that rapidly hydrolyzes into sodium hydroxide and ethanol when exposed to water. It is soluble in anhydrous ethanol and does not decompose. Insoluble in benzene, mainly used as a strong alkaline catalyst, ethoxylation agent, and can also be used in organic synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, spices, etc. Sodium ethoxide, also known as "ethoxysodium". It is one of the typical alkoxides, non-toxic, strongly alkaline, with the chemical formula CH3CH2ONa. Molecular weight 68.05. White or light yellow powder. Easy to absorb moisture. It is highly soluble in polar solvents such as ethanol, and its ethanol solution has stable properties. Decompose when exposed to air. The color gradually darkens after prolonged exposure. It decomposes into sodium hydroxide and ethanol when exposed to water. |