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Sodium hydride, 57-63% oil dispersion
Description
Sodium hydride is used to enhance the condensation reactions of carbonyl compounds through the Dieckmann condensation, Stobbe condensation, Darzens condensation and Claisen condensation. It acts as a reducing agent used to prepare diborane from boron trifluoride. It is also used in fuel cell vehicles. Further, it is used to dry some organic solvents. In addition to this, it is involved in the preparation of sulfur ylides, which is utilized for the conversion of ketones into epoxides.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | White to Gray |
| Physical Form | Moist Powder |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in molten sodium. Insoluble in ammonia,benzene,carbon tetrachloride,carbon disulfide and all organic solvents. |
| Formula Weight | 24 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
| Appearance | Off-white to gray moist powder |
| Density | 0.92 g/cm3 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sodium hydride |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H260-H350 |
| Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P223-P231+P232-P281-P308+P313-P335+P334-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 4.3, Packing Group: I |
| EINECSNumber | 231-587-3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
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