Sodium ethoxide

Sodium ethoxide is a chemical compound. It has the chemical formula , sometimes shortened to . It is the alkoxide of sodium and ethanol. It is used as a source of the ethoxide anion, , a strong base that is used to make many different chemicals.

 Preparation 
Sodium ethoxide is made in a chemical reaction between sodium metal and anhydrous (water-free) ethanol.

 Uses 
Sodium ethoxide's chemistry is similar to other alkoxides. It is used in many different types of reaction in organic synthesis, normally as either a base or nucleophile. Sodium ethoxide and sodium methoxide are some of the most commonly used alkoxides.

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Category:Alkoxides
Category:Sodium salts