Sodium n-butylate

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

Acute solvent syndrome

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Solvents, acute toxic effect