Description

Triphenylmethyl Sodium is a highly reactive organosodium compound widely used as a powerful base and nucleophile in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to deprotonate weak acids and initiate anionic polymerization reactions under controlled conditions. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors developing novel compounds and polymers.

Application

• As a strong base for the deprotonation of carbon acids and the generation of carbanions in complex organic synthesis.
• As a key initiator or catalyst in anionic polymerization processes for producing specialized polymers and elastomers.
• In pharmaceutical research for the synthesis of drug intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring stringent reaction control.
• For the preparation of other organometallic reagents and as a reagent in metallation reactions.
• In materials science research for modifying polymer structures and creating block copolymers with specific properties.
• As a specialty reagent in agrochemical synthesis for constructing complex molecular frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triphenylmethyl Sodium
CAS No.	4303-71-3
Molecular Formula	C19H15Na
Molecular Weight	266.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Triphenylmethide; Sodium Trityl; Tritylsodium; Triphenylmethane, sodium derivative; Sodium Triphenylmethanide; NaCPh3; (Triphenylmethyl)sodium
EINECS	224-326-5

Quality Control

Our Triphenylmethyl Sodium is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and purity verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; containers must be kept sealed to exclude moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or suspension
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solvent Content (NMR)	Reported on COA

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