Description

Sodium Butanolate is a versatile alkali metal alkoxide salt, widely recognized for its strong basic and nucleophilic properties. This compound is a critical reagent in organic synthesis, enabling key transformations such as esterification, transesterification, and the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking efficient and selective catalysts for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key base and catalyst in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in esterification and condensation reactions.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used as an intermediate and catalyst in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Serves as a catalyst in polymerization reactions and the production of specialty polymers and alkyd resins.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a strong base in organic synthesis for deprotonation and the generation of carbanions.
• Biodiesel Production: Functions as a transesterification catalyst in the conversion of fats and oils to biodiesel fuel.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized as a base in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki and Heck couplings for constructing complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Butanolate
CAS No.	2372-45-4
Molecular Formula	C4H9NaO
Molecular Weight	96.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium butoxide; Butyl alcohol, sodium salt; Sodium tert-butoxide; Sodium butylate; Sodium n-butoxide; Butanol, sodium salt; Sodium butanolate solution; Sodium butan-1-olate
EINECS	219-145-8

Quality Control

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

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Solubility (in Toluene)	Clear solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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