Sodium ethoxide
IUPAC: sodium ethanolate
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@misc{chemfused-cas-141526,
title = {Sodium ethoxide, CAS 141-52-6},
author = {Chemfused},
year = {2026},
url = {https://chemfused.com/cas/141-52-6},
urldate = {2026-04-29}
}
Sodium ethoxide (CAS 141-52-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H5ONa and molecular weight 68.05 g/mol . GHS signal word: Danger. Hazard classifications: Flammable, Corrosive.
What is Sodium ethoxide?
- Molecular Formula
- C2H5ONa
- Molecular Weight
- 68.05 g/mol
- Solubility
- SOL IN ABSOLUTE ALCOHOL
Description
Sodium ethoxide is an organic monosodium salt that has ethoxide as the counterion. It has a role as a nucleophilic reagent. It contains an ethoxide.
Structure Identifiers
- SMILES
- CC[O-].[Na+]
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C2H5O.Na/c1-2-3;/h2H2,1H3;/q-1;+1
- InChIKey
- QDRKDTQENPPHOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Properties
Computed
Calculated molecular descriptors used in drug design and computational chemistry.
- Exact Mass
- 68.0238 Da
- TPSA
- 23.1 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 1
- Complexity
- 6
- Formal Charge
- 0
Experimental
Measured physical and chemical properties from experimental literature.
- Color / Form
- WHITE OR YELLOWISH POWDER
- Other
- DECOMP BY WATER INTO SODIUM HYDROXIDE & ALC; HYGROSCOPIC
Safety information
Signal Word
GHS Pictograms
GHS02
GHS05
Hazard Statements
- H228 Flammable solid
- H251 Self-heating; may catch fire
Precautionary Statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P235 Keep cool
- P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
- P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label)
- P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
- P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- P405 Store locked up
- P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets
- P410 Protect from sunlight
- P420 Store away from other materials
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Synonyms (39)
- EtONa
- NaOEt
- C2H5NaO
- NaOC2H5
- Q412779
- 141-52-6
- 205-487-5
- AI3-52660
- HSDB 5637
- 1I9504387J
- F0001-0487
- NS00041642
- SCHEMBL677
- CHEBI:52096
- DTXCID707089
- EC 205-487-5
- Ethoxysodium
- MFCD00012417
- AKOS009156827
- DTXSID3027089
- ethoxy sodium
- RefChem:183880
- SCHEMBL6679559
- sodiumethoxide
- Caustic alcohol
- Sodium ethoxide
- Sodium ethylate
- sodium-ethoxide
- UNII-1I9504387J
- EINECS 205-487-5
- sodiumethanolate
- SODIUM ETHANOLATE
- sodium;ethanolate
- natrium ethanolate
- Ethanol, sodium salt
- SODIUM ETHOXIDE [MI]
- Sodium Ethoxide (>85%)
- SODIUM ETHANOLATE [HSDB]
- Ethyl alcohol, sodium salt
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Sodium ethoxide?
The CAS Registry Number for Sodium ethoxide is 141-52-6.
What is the IUPAC name of Sodium ethoxide?
The IUPAC name of Sodium ethoxide is sodium ethanolate.
What is the molecular formula of Sodium ethoxide?
Sodium ethoxide has the molecular formula C2H5ONa and a molecular weight of 68.05 g/mol.
What is the SMILES notation for Sodium ethoxide?
The SMILES notation for Sodium ethoxide is CC[O-].[Na+].
How soluble is Sodium ethoxide?
Solubility of Sodium ethoxide: SOL IN ABSOLUTE ALCOHOL.
Is Sodium ethoxide hazardous?
Sodium ethoxide carries the following GHS hazard classifications: Flammable, Corrosive. Signal word: Danger.
What are other names for Sodium ethoxide?
Sodium ethoxide is also known as 141-52-6, 1I9504387J, 205-487-5, AI3-52660, AKOS009156827.
Data sourced from PubChem CID 2723922. Last updated .
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