Sodium n-butylate

Agent Name
Sodium n-butylate
CAS Number
2372-45-4
Formula
C4-H10-O.Na
Major Category
Metals
Sodium n-butylate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Butanol, sodium salt; Butanol, sodium salt; Butyl alcohol, sodium salt; Sodium 1-butoxide; Sodium butoxide; Sodium butylate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metal Alkoxides
Description
Available in n-butanol solution (About 20% sodium n-butoxide and 80% n-butanol): Colorless to slightly yellow liquid; Turns yellow on exposure to air; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Reacts violently with water producing flammable alcohol vapors that may explosively ignite; An irritant; May cause CNS depression and effects on liver and kidneys; [MSDSonline] See "n-Butyl alcohol."
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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