Description

Sodium Propan-2-Olate, also known as sodium isopropoxide, is a versatile alkali metal alkoxide widely used as a strong base and nucleophile in organic synthesis. This compound is critical for driving condensation and deprotonation reactions where a non-nucleophilic base is required. It is an essential reagent for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors, enabling the production of active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key reagent for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in esterification and condensation reactions.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used as a catalyst and intermediate in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a strong base in the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and specialty polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Employed as a base in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki and Heck couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as an initiator or catalyst in the polymerization of certain monomers and in the production of polyesters.
• Laboratory Research: Essential for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry for deprotonation and as a drying agent for solvents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Propan-2-Olate
CAS No.	683-60-3
Molecular Formula	C3H7NaO
Molecular Weight	82.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Isopropoxide; Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Salt; Sodium Isopropylate; Sodium 2-Propanolate; Sodium 2-Propoxide; Sodium Alkoxide; Sodium Isopropanolate
EINECS	211-676-9

Quality Control

Our Sodium Propan-2-Olate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and moisture content determination. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for industrial and laboratory-grade materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°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 (by Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Moisture (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Solubility (in IPA)	Clear, colorless solution

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