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Sodium tert-Amoxide (STA), powder (Sodium
tert-Amylate / Sodium tert-Pentoxide)
PRODUCT
Sodium tert-Amoxide (STA), powder (Sodium tert-Amylate / Sodium tert-Pentoxide)
Product No. 408107
CAS-No. 14593-46-5
EINECS-No. 238-639-4
APPLICATION
Deprotonation reactions in organic syntheses.
APPEARANCE
Cream-colored or light tan powder
FORMULA
C 5 H 11 NaO
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Molecular weight:
110.13 g/mol
Bulk Density:
approx. 0.5 g/ccm
Melting Point:
abt. 274 °C (sublimation)
SPECIFICATION
Sodium tert-Amoxide
min. 98 %
NaOH + Na 2 CO3
max. 1.0 % *)
*) calculated as NaOH
METHOD OF
ANALYSIS
Acidimetric titration of the hydrolyzed product for the determination of the total base. Detailed
description available on request. Determination of NaOH by Karl Fischer titration.
HANDLING
Sodium tert-Amoxide should be handled under inert gas atmosphere.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes as well as inhalation.
Sodium tert-Amoxide decomposes in contact with humidity. Pay also attention to the Safety
Data Sheet.
STORAGE
Sodium tert-Amoxide should be stored in tightly closed containers under exclusion of
humidity at gentle temperatures.
The abov e details hav e been compiled to the best of our knowledge
on the basis of thorough tests and with regard to the current state
of our long practical experience. No liabilities or guarantees deriv ing
f rom or in connection with this leaf let can be imputed to us.
Reproduction, in whole or in part, only with our express permission.
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Keep away from heat, sparks and fire.
Pay also attention to the Safety Data Sheet.
TRANSPORT
REGULATIONS
UN-No.:
3206
Rail/Road (RID/ADR):
Class 4.2, II
Label 4.2 and 8
Sea (IMDG-Code):
Class 4.2, II
Label 4.2 and 8
Air (IATA-DGR):
Class 4.2, II
PAX 466
CAO 470
GHS HAZARD
PICTOGRAMS
H&P Phrases: See Safety Data Sheet
SIGNAL WORD
Danger
PACKING
Inner Packing: Polyethylene bags up to 100 kg net.
Outer Packing: 110 or 220 l open lid steel drums with 50 or 100 kg net.
TIME OF DELIVERY
In general prompt after receipt of order. Larger quantities on request.
FURTHER RELATED
DOCUMENTS
Alcoxides brochure, Safety Data Sheet, Trifold 'Specialties for Deprotonation'.
The abov e details hav e been compiled to the best of our knowledge
on the basis of thorough tests and with regard to the current state
of our long practical experience. No liabilities or guarantees deriv ing
f rom or in connection with this leaf let can be imputed to us.
Reproduction, in whole or in part, only with our express permission.
® registrated trademark
www.rockwoodlithium.com
Europe:
Rockwood Lithium GmbH
Fax: +49 69 40126-72000
Americas:
Rockwood Lithium Inc.
Fax: +1 704 734-2718
Asia:
Rockwood Lithium Japan K.K.
Fax: +81-3-6434-5623