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Wiley sodium acetylide (20% dispersion in xylenes)
- CAS Number
- 1066-26-8
- EC Number
- 213-908-9
- Chemical Name
- Sodium Acetylide
- Chemical Family
- Acetylenics
Wiley sodium acetylide (20% dispersion in xylenes) is a gray to tan liquid with a hydrocarbon odor. Settling of the sodium acetylide may occur during transport or storage.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
- Chemical Manufacturing
Product Families
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
- Other Intermediates
Other characteristics
- Synonyms
Ethynyl sodium, Monosodium acetylide, Sodium acetylenide, Sodium acetylide (Na(C2H)), Sodium carbide (Na(C2H))
- Usage
- Organic Synthesis
- Markets
- Industrial
- Storage
Store in rust inhibited tighthead drums. Must be keep tightly sealed to protect from water and air.
- Precaution
Dangerous when wet. Water contact will cause the evolution of flammable gas accompanied by the release of heat. May decompose upon exposure to air.
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Shipping Class
UN3399, Organometallic substance, liquid, water-reactive, flammable
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Organic Synthesis
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 48.02 | — |
| Dispersion Assay Nominally (Sodium Acetylide by titration) | 18-20 | % by weight |
| Dispersion Specific Gravity | 0.9 | — |
| Dispersion Flash Point | 81 | ºF |
