Description

Sodium Butan-2-Olate is the sodium salt of butan-2-ol (sec-butanol), a versatile chemical intermediate and reagent. This compound is valued for its role as a strong, non-nucleophilic base in organic synthesis, particularly useful for deprotonation reactions where milder bases are insufficient. It is a critical material for research laboratories and industrial-scale chemical manufacturing processes, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers.

Application

• As a strong base in organic synthesis for the deprotonation of weakly acidic carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen compounds.
• Key reagent in pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, especially in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst or co-catalyst in polymerization reactions for producing specialized polymers and elastomers.
• Precursor in the synthesis of fine chemicals and agrochemicals.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploratory chemistry.
• Employed in metal-organic chemistry as a ligand precursor or for salt metathesis reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Butan-2-Olate
CAS No.	7726-51-4
Molecular Formula	C4H9NaO
Molecular Weight	96.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium sec-Butoxide; Sodium 2-Butoxide; 2-Butanol, sodium salt; Sodium butan-2-olate; sec-Butyl alcohol, sodium salt; Sodium secondary butoxide; Butan-2-ol sodium salt; Sodium O-sec-butylate
EINECS	231-791-2

Quality Control

Our Sodium Butan-2-Olate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the material must be stored under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from 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 THF/Hexane)	Clear solution
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meet ICH guidelines

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