Sodium isopropoxide

Agent Name
Sodium isopropoxide
CAS Number
683-60-3
Formula
C3-H8-O.Na
Major Category
Metals
Sodium isopropoxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Propanol, sodium salt; Sodium propan-2-olate; [ChemIDplus] Na-iso-Propylate; SIP; [BASF MSDS] UN3131
Category
Metal Alkoxides
Description
White to off-white odorless powder; Hygroscopic; [BASF MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used for deprotonations and base-catalyzed reactions; [BASF MSDS]
Comments
Reacts violently with water and moist air evolving sodium hydroxide and isopropyl alcohol; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; [BASF MSDS] See ""Sodium hydroxide" and "Isopropyl alcohol."
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Water-reactive solid, corrosive, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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