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Sodium sticks, coated in film of protective hydrocarbon oil, 99%
Description
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.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 98°C |
| Boiling Point | 881°C |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
| Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
| UN Number | UN1428 |
| Merck Index | 14,8570 |
| Solubility Information | Reacts with water. |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sodium sticks, in mineral oil |
Safety and Handling
| 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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