INTRODUCTION
Sodium tert-butoxide is a stronger base (than primary and secondary alcoholates) and a non-nucleophilic base. It is flammable and moisture sensitive. It forms clusters in the solid state, both hexamers and nonamers, It is similar in reactivity to the more common potassium tert-butoxide.
Manufacture
The compound is produced by treating tert-butyl alcohol with sodium hydride.
| Synonyms | Sodium t-butoxide Sodium tert.-butylate STB NTB |
| CAS no. | 865-48-5 |
| EINECS no. | 212-741-9 |
| Molecular formula | C₄H₉ONa |
| Molecular weight | 96.10 |
| Structure |  |
| APPLICATIONS |
|---|
| Sodium tert-butoxide is used as: A promoter for the synthesis of biaryls by C-H bond arylation of aromatic compounds with haloarenes. A base in palladium catalyzed amination reactions. A base in the synthesis of aryl tert-butyl ethers from unactivated aryl halides in presence of palladium catalyst. In the desulfonylation of N-indoles and N-azaindoles. As a base in the synthesis of sodium acrylates from olefins and CO2. |
| It acts as a catalyst in polymerization and isomerization reactions. |
| In organic synthesis, it serves as an intermediate in various reactions like condensation, rearrangement and ring-opening. |
| Further, it finds use in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, colorants, aroma chemicals, detergents and biodiesel. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | White to off-white powder |
| Total alkalinity (Calculated as NTB) | % w/w | Min 99.0 |
| NaOH + Na2CO3 (Calculated as NaOH) | % w/w | Max 1.0 |
| Sodium-tert-butoxide (NTB) | % w/w | Min 97.0 |
PACKAGING
UN approved packing
– 100 gm to 500 gm for sample
– 1 kg
– 5 kg
– 10 kg (2 x 5 kg)
– 50 kg (10 x 5 kg)
– Any other packing as per customer request
STORAGE
NTB should be stored in a cool place away from heat, sparks and flame.
REACH Status
NTB offered by ExSyn is registered under EU REACH regulations.
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