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

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

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125 g
Catalog number L13285.36
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Sodium sticks, coated in film of protective hydrocarbon oil, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberL13285.36
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94.65
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105.00 
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS7440-23-5
IUPAC Namesodium
Molecular FormulaNa
InChI KeyKEAYESYHFKHZAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES[Na]
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (unspecified)≥98.5%
CommentSupplied as 125g sticks, 2.54 x 2.54 x 17.8 cm (1 x 1 x 7inch)
CommentSticks are coated in a protective film of viscous hydrocarbon oil. Additional oil is added when packed
Appearance (Color)Silvery white
FormSoft metal
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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. The classical Wurtz coupling reaction of alkyl halides is, in its intramolecular form, a useful method for closing small rings: Org. Synth. Coll., 6, 133 (1988); review: Russ. Chem. Rev., 51, 368 (1982).
  2. For reviews of Na metal - ammonia (Birch) reductions, see: Tetrahedron, 45, 1579 (1989); Org. React., 42, 1 (1992). For preparation of sodamide in liquid ammonia, see, e.g.: Org. Synth. Coll., 6, 273, 564, 928 (1988); for an iron-free method see: Org. Synth. Coll ., 8, 165 (1993).
  3. For use in an acyloin synthesis promoted by sonication, see: Synlett, 89 (1990).