Description

Sodium Benzenolate is the sodium salt of phenol, a key organometallic reagent and strong base. This compound is essential for facilitating a wide range of organic synthesis reactions, particularly where a non-nucleophilic, powerful base is required. It is a critical intermediate for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to perform efficient deprotonations and etherifications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a strong base in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for the formation of aryl ethers and in Friedel-Crafts alkylation reactions.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in certain polymerization processes and in the production of phenolic resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a versatile base for deprotonating weak acids and in nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Utilized in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and scaling novel synthetic pathways in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Benzenolate
CAS No.	139-02-6
Molecular Formula	C6H5ONa
Molecular Weight	116.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Phenoxide; Sodium Phenolate; Phenol, sodium salt; Phenoxy Sodium; Sodium Phenate; Sodium Oxybenzene; Sodium Carbolate
EINECS	205-347-3

Quality Control

Our Sodium Benzenolate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol, water (with decomposition)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.