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Sodium sticks, coated in film of protective hydrocarbon oil, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAL1328536
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125 g
500 g

Sodium sticks, in mineral oil is used for reviews of Na metal - ammonia (Birch) reductions, for preparation of sodamide in liquid ammonia and for use in an acyloin synthesis promoted by sonication.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Sodium sticks, in mineral oil is used for reviews of Na metal - ammonia (Birch) reductions, for preparation of sodamide in liquid ammonia and for use in an acyloin synthesis promoted by sonication.

Solubility
Reacts with water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Handle and store under inert gas. It is sensitive to air.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7440-23-5
Molecular Formula Na
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 22.99
MDL Number MFCD00085307
InChI Key KEAYESYHFKHZAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym natrium, sodium-23, sodio, metal, sodio spanish, liquid alloy, unii-9nez333n27, hsdb 687, unii-23j3bhr95o, ingot
PubChem CID 5360545
ChEBI CHEBI:26708
IUPAC Name sodium
SMILES [Na]

Specifications

Melting Point 98°C
Boiling Point 881°C
Quantity 500 g
UN Number UN1428
Flash Point >110°C (230°F)
Merck Index 14,8570
Solubility Information Reacts with water.
Percent Purity 99%
Sensitivity Air and moisture sensitive
Chemical Name or Material Sodium sticks, in mineral oil
Hazard Category H260-H304-H314-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H260-H314
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement P223-P231+P232-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P335+P334-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 4.3; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM
EINECSNumber 231-132-9
RTECSNumber VY0686000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

RUO – Research Use Only

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