TCI S0560 Sodium Carbonate is an inorganic salt of the alkali metal sodium, widely known as soda ash. It is one of the basic chemicals found in almost every chemistry laboratory because it is a versatile weak base. Sodium carbonate is used to neutralize acids, prepare buffer solutions, standardize acid solutions in titration, and serve as a reagent in many organic and inorganic syntheses. In catalysis and main-group element chemistry, it also works as an inexpensive solid base that is easy to handle.
Chemists choose sodium carbonate because of its moderate basicity. It is strong enough to neutralize acids and deprotonate certain substrates, yet it is safer and easier to control than strong bases such as sodium hydroxide. The compound is a white solid that dissolves readily in water and gives an alkaline solution. It stays stable in storage as long as it is kept away from moisture. Because it can be obtained in a well-defined form, it is commonly used as a primary standard for standardizing hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid solutions.
In Indonesian laboratories, sodium carbonate is a routine reagent in university teaching labs, research institutions, and industrial quality control units. Analytical chemists use it to standardize acid titrants before volumetric analysis. Synthetic chemists use it as a mild base in reactions and during aqueous workup. Its wide range of uses, simple handling, and dependable behavior make TCI S0560 a practical choice for laboratories that need a reliable, general-purpose inorganic base.
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- Acid standardization: sodium carbonate is a well-defined solid that is widely accepted as a primary standard for determining the exact concentration of hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid solutions.
- Acid neutralization: its moderate basicity neutralizes acidic residues and reaction mixtures under control, with less risk than strong bases such as sodium hydroxide.
- Buffer preparation: dissolved in water, sodium carbonate gives an alkaline solution that is useful for preparing carbonate-based buffer systems for analytical and biochemical work.
- Organic synthesis: sodium carbonate acts as an inexpensive, mild solid base that can deprotonate certain substrates and remove acid by-products formed during reactions.
- Inorganic and main-group chemistry: it is an easy-to-handle solid base and sodium source for preparative inorganic chemistry and catalysis-related experiments.
From the TCI brochure
- Base used in trifluoromethylation schemes with D5889
| Brand | TCI (product code S0560) |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 497-19-8 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry > Main-group Elements |
| Pack sizes | available pack sizes are shown on the product page |
| Physical form | white solid, readily soluble in water |
| Storage | keep tightly closed and protected from moisture |
Store sodium carbonate in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and acids. Keeping it in its original container or in a well-closed glass or plastic bottle helps keep the material in good condition, which matters most when it is used as a primary standard. Avoid contact with acids during storage, because they react with the carbonate. Wear safety glasses, gloves, and a lab coat when handling the material, and avoid generating or breathing in dust. Clean up spills promptly and follow the safety data sheet and your institution's chemical handling procedures.
References cited in the TCI brochure
- Chip Le. A radical approach to the copper oxidative addition problem: Trifluoromethylation of bromoarenes Science, 2018. doi:10.1126/science.aat4133
- David J. P. Kornfilt. Copper-Catalyzed Trifluoromethylation of Alkyl Bromides Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2019. doi:10.1021/jacs.9b03024
Product Categories
- Catalysis and Inorganic ChemistryMain-group Elements [Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry]Sodium [Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry]
- Catalysis and Inorganic ChemistryCross-coupling Reaction using Transition Metal Catalysts [C-C Bond Formation]Bases and Additives [Cross-coupling Reaction using Transition Metal Catalysts]
- Catalysis and Inorganic ChemistryMetallic Salts [Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry]Carbonate Salts [Metallic Salts]
- Synthetic ReagentsAcids, Bases [Synthetic Reagents]Bases [Synthetic Reagents]
- Synthetic ReagentsC-C Bond Formation [Synthetic Reagents]Cross-coupling Reaction using Transition Metal Catalysts [C-C Bond Formation]
- Synthetic ReagentsC-X(Non-Halogen) Bond Formation [Synthetic Reagents]C-H Bond Activation Reaction [Synthetic Reagents]
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