Sodium phenoxide is used as a precursor to aryl ethers and involved in the preparation of phenyl ethers and metal phenolates. It serves as an antiseptic and used in organic synthesis.
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ApplicationsSodium phenoxide is used as a precursor to aryl ethers and involved in the preparation of phenyl ethers and metal phenolates. It serves as an antiseptic and used in organic synthesis.
SolubilityVery soluble in water, soluble in alcoholSoluble in water, acetone and alcohol.
NotesHygroscopic and air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.