Sodium tert.-Butylate Powder

C₄H₉NaO

A powder form of sodium tert.-butylate, a strong base commonly used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in polymerization reactions.

Typical Applications

Strong organic base with low nucleophilicity, ideal for selective deprotonation under water-free conditions; Powder for solvent-free conditions

Benefits at a glance

  • Free flowing powder
  • Very high purity, low hydroxyl content
  • Very strong base, stronger base than primary and secondary alcoholates
  • Selective and specific in many organic reactions
  • Custom packaging available

Product Details & Documents

Technical Data Sheets

Further Information

Storage:

Dry and cool (at ambient temperature)

Packaging:

2 x 5 kg PE bags in drums
5 x 10 kg PE bags in drums

Shelf life:

18 months upon production in originally sealed packaging.
Shelf life is limited to 6 months for products without subpackaging.

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