Title: Sodium Ethoxide

CAS Registry Number: 141-52-6

Additional Names: Sodium ethylate; caustic alcohol

Molecular Formula: C2H5NaO

Molecular Weight: 68.05

Percent Composition: C 35.30%, H 7.41%, Na 33.78%, O 23.51%

Properties: White or yellowish, hygroscopic powder. Dec on exposure to air and becomes darker on keeping. Dec by water into NaOH and alcohol. Sol without decompn in abs alc. Keep tightly closed, protected from light and in a cool place.