Butoxide

Pronunciation: /ˈbətˈɑkˌsaɪd/

Butoxide (noun)

  1. A compound made when butanol loses a hydrogen atom and becomes a negatively charged ion.
  2. A reactive substance used as a strong base in chemical reactions, often to help form new carbon–oxygen bonds.

Examples

  • The butoxide chemical salt form dissolves in water slowly.
  • Butoxide chemical salt form can be stored in a sealed container.