liquid sodium ethoxide cas 141-52-6

Table of Contents

• Product Overview
• Key Parameters & Comparison
• Detailed Applications
• Usage Guidelines
• Case Studies
• Inquiry & Contact

Product Overview: Liquid Sodium Ethoxide (CAS 141-52-6)

Liquid Sodium Ethoxide (CAS 141-52-6), also known as sodium ethanolate, is a highly reactive alkaline compound widely used in organic synthesis. It is typically supplied as a clear, colorless to yellowish solution in ethanol (20-30% concentration) for industrial applications.

Chemical Properties

Key Parameters & Comparison

Detailed Applications

1. Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Used as catalyst in:

• Beta-lactam antibiotic production
• Steroid derivatization
• Peptide bond formation

2. Biodiesel Production

Key catalyst for transesterification:

• Converts triglycerides to methyl esters
• Optimal reaction temperature: 60-70°C
• Typical dosage: 0.5-1.5% of oil weight

3. Polymer Chemistry

• Initiation of ethylene oxide polymerization
• Production of polyether polyols

Usage Guidelines

Safety Measures

Reaction Optimization

• Maintain moisture content <0.1%
• Ethanol content adjustment for viscosity control

Case Studies

Case 1: Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis

Client: European API Manufacturer

• Challenge: Low yield (58%) in alkylation step
• Solution: Optimized sodium ethoxide concentration to 2.7 mol%
• Result: Yield increased to 89%, reaction time reduced by 40%

Case 2: Biodiesel Plant Optimization

Client: Southeast Asian Biofuel Producer

• Issue: Catalyst consumption 1.8% of feedstock
• Improvement: Implemented two-stage catalysis with 21% liquid sodium ethoxide
• Outcome: Catalyst use reduced to 0.9%, FAME purity 99.2%

Inquiry & Contact

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