Description

Sodium Benzyloxide is a versatile organometallic reagent and strong base, widely used in organic synthesis and industrial processes. Its high reactivity makes it a critical intermediate for the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds, enabling the production of complex molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking efficient alkoxide catalysts and nucleophiles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for esterification and etherification reactions.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used as a catalyst and building block in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as an initiator or catalyst in polymerization processes for specialty plastics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a strong base for deprotonation and as a nucleophile in Williamson ether synthesis and related reactions.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate in the synthesis of specific aromatic compounds used in perfumes and food flavorings.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized in metal-catalyzed reactions, such as Suzuki and Heck couplings, for constructing complex organic frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Benzyloxide
CAS No.	20194-18-7
Molecular Formula	C7H7NaO
Molecular Weight	130.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyl alcohol, sodium salt; Benzyl sodium; Sodium benzylate; Benzyloxysodium; Sodium benzyl alcoholate; Benzyl alcohol sodium derivative; NaOBn
EINECS	243-625-4

Quality Control

Our Sodium Benzyloxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and safety data are available for all shipments to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it must be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and purity. 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 suspension
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility (Test)	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, Toluene)
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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