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

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.

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.

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

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only