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Sodium methoxide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Sodium methoxide is used as a base and a reagent in organic chemistry. It is useful in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It acts as a nucleophile and is used in the production of methyl ethers. It serves as an initiator of anionic addition polymerization with ethylene oxide, forming a polyether with high molecular weight. It is involved in the production of biodiesel from vegetable oils and animal fats.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Sodium methoxide is used as a base and a reagent in organic chemistry. It is useful in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It acts as a nucleophile and is used in the production of methyl ethers. It serves as an initiator of anionic addition polymerization with ethylene oxide, forming a polyether with high molecular weight. It is involved in the production of biodiesel from vegetable oils and animal fats.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, methanol, fats and esters.Immiscible with hydrocarbons and organic solvents.

Notes
Air, moisture and heat sensitive. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents, alkali metals, chlorinated solvents, water and reducing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 124-41-4
Molecular Formula CH3NaO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 54.024
MDL Number MFCD00012179
InChI Key WQDUMFSSJAZKTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym sodium methanolate, sodium methoxide, sodium methylate, methoxysodium, methanol, sodium salt, feldalat nm, metilato sodico spanish, unii-ig663u5emc, methylate de sodium french, hsdb 755
PubChem CID 10942334
IUPAC Name sodium;methanolate
SMILES C[O-].[Na+]

Specifications

Melting Point >300°C
Linear Formula CH3ONa
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN1431
Beilstein 3592982
Sensitivity Air and moisture sensitive
Merck Index 14,8643
Solubility Information Miscible with ethanol,methanol,fats and esters.Immiscible with hydrocarbons and organic solvents.
Formula Weight 54.02
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Sodium methoxide
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Product Identifier
  • Sodium methoxide
Signal Word
  • Danger
Hazard Category
  • Flammable solid Category 1
  • Self-heating substance Category 1
  • Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Hazard Statement
  • H251-Self-heating: may catch fire.
  • H228-Flammable solid.
  • H290-May be corrosive to metals.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P235+P410-Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

RUO – Research Use Only

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