Sodium Ethylate Solution, 21%

C₂H₅ONa in C₂H₅OH

A solution of sodium ethylate, a strong base commonly used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in transesterification reactions.

Typical Applications

Strong organic base, especially well suited for water-free organic syntheses for various reaction types (like transesterification, deprotonation, ring-opening polymerization, anionic polymerization etc.); Ready to use solution in ethanol.

Benefits at a glance

Alkoxides are important catalysts to convert plant or fish oils into fatty acid esters, i.e. Omega-3-fatty acid ethyl esters like EPA-EE.

Sodium ethoxide (NE 21) is a state of the art catalyst which is ready to use and has superior performance over hydroxides due to higher yield and less soap formation.

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Further Information

Storage:

Store tightly closed in a cool and dry place below 30 °C.
During winter times at temperatures below -10 °C the active ingredient might start to precipitate. Warming up under agitation will help to solve the active ingredient again.

Packaging:

  • 180 kg drum
  • 850 kg IBC
  • 20 - 25 t bulk

Shelf life:

Recommended re-test of the product 24 months after production when stored dry and in original packaging.

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