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Sodium methoxide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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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.
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.
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%
Hazard Category
H228-H290-H302-H314-H335-H500-X
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H228-H251-H314-H318
Flammable solid.
Self-heating: may catch fire.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P234-P235+P410-P240-P241-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P390-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 4.2; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM METHYLATE
EINECSNumber
204-699-5
RTECSNumber
PC3570000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only
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