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.

SynonymsSodium t-butoxide
Sodium tert.-butylate
STB
NTB
CAS no.865-48-5
EINECS no.212-741-9
Molecular formulaC₄H₉ONa
Molecular weight96.10
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

TestUnitSpecification
AppearanceWhite to off-white powder
Total alkalinity (Calculated as NTB)% w/wMin 99.0
NaOH + Na2CO3
(Calculated as NaOH)
% w/wMax 1.0
Sodium-tert-butoxide (NTB)% w/wMin 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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