Description

Sodium Phenolate Trihydrate is the sodium salt of phenol, commonly supplied as a trihydrate crystalline solid. This compound serves as a versatile and efficient source of the phenolate anion, a key intermediate in organic synthesis and industrial processes. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking a reliable, high-purity alkali phenoxide reagent.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including analgesics, antiseptics, and disinfectants.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where phenoxy groups are required.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a catalyst or chain transfer agent in specific polymerization reactions and in the manufacture of phenolic resins.
• Organic Synthesis: A strong nucleophile and base for Williamson ether synthesis, esterification, and other condensation reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain azo dyes and colorants.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in research and analytical chemistry as a standardized alkaline reagent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Phenolate Trihydrate
CAS No.	156150-40-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5NaO · 3H2O
Molecular Weight	170.11 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 116.09 g/mol)
Synonyms	Sodium Phenoxide Trihydrate; Phenol Sodium Salt Trihydrate; Sodium Phenate Trihydrate; Phenolate Sodium Trihydrate; Sodium Hydroxybenzene Trihydrate; Sodium Carbolate Trihydrate; Oxyphenate Sodium Trihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Phenolate Trihydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking or decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	30.0 - 33.0 %
pH (5% solution)	11.0 - 13.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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