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sodium ethylate
C2H5ONa A white powder formed from ethanol by replacement of the hydroxyl groups’ hydrogen by monovalent sodium; used in organic synthesis. Also known as caustic alcohol; sodium ethoxide.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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