| Purity / Analysis Method | >98.0%(T) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C4H9NaO = 96.10 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| Store Under Inert Gas | Store under inert gas |
| Condition to Avoid | Hygroscopic |
| CAS RN | 865-48-5 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87575931 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00040575 |
Sodium tert-butoxide
Purity : >98.0%(T)
CAS No.: 865-48-5
EC No.: 212-741-9
EC Name: sodium;2-methylpropan-2-olate
ECHA Name: Sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate
Synonyms:
Sodium tert-butoxide
865-48-5
sodium t-butoxide
sodium-t-butoxide
Sodium 2-methylpropan-2-olate
Specification & Properties
Specifications:
| Appearance | White to Light yellow powder to crystal |
| Purity(Neutralization titration) | min. 98.0 % |
Properties:
| Melting Point | 270 deg.C |
| Solubility (very slightly) | Tetrahydrofuran |
Safety & Regulations
Safety Information:
| Chemical Safety |    |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H251 : Self-heating |
| Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P260 : Do not breathe dusts or mists. P235 + P410 : Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. 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. P301 + P330 + P331 : IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 + P340 + P310 : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P407 : Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. P420 : Store away from other materials. P405 : Store locked up. |
Related Laws:
Transport Information:
| UN Number | UN3206 |
| Class | 4.2 / 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
Hazard Classification:
Danger!
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance
causes severe skin burns and eye damage,
is a flammable solid and
is self-heating and may catch fire.
