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Sodium phenoxide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium phenoxide is used as a precursor to aryl ethers and involved in the preparation of phenyl ethers and metal phenolates. It serves as an antiseptic and used in organic synthesis.
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Sodium phenoxide is used as a precursor to aryl ethers and involved in the preparation of phenyl ethers and metal phenolates. It serves as an antiseptic and used in organic synthesis.
Solubility
Very soluble in water, soluble in alcoholSoluble in water, acetone and alcohol.
Notes
Hygroscopic and air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >300°C |
Odor | Phenol-like |
Linear Formula | C6H5ONa |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN2905 |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
Solubility Information | Very soluble in water,soluble in alcoholSoluble in water,acetone and alcohol. |
IUPAC Name | sodium;phenoxide |
Formula Weight | 116.09 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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T31K036 | Certificate of Analysis | 21/08/2024 | B25002.30,B25002.18,B25002.0B |
X17I026 | Certificate of Analysis | 27/10/2022 | B25002.30,B25002.18 |
Q15I008 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/07/2022 | B25002.30,B25002.18 |
Z03H002 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/04/2022 | B25002.30,B25002.18 |
P11H053 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B25002.30,B25002.18 |
Safety and Handling

- Sodium phenoxide
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium phenolate
RUO – Research Use Only
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