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Sodium methoxide, ca 25% w/w in methanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Sodium methoxide 2% w/w in methanol is used in the preparation of high-spin hexanuclear Mn(III) cluster, [NaMn6 (OMe)12 (dbm)6]+. It is useful in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as an initiator of anionic addition polymerization with ethylene oxide, forming a polyether with high molecular weight.
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.
Specifications
Melting Point
-2°C
Color
Colorless to Yellow
Density
0.945 g/mL
Boiling Point
92°C
Flash Point
29°C (84°F)
Linear Formula
NaOCH3
Quantity
500 mL
UN Number
UN1289
Beilstein
3592982
Sensitivity
Air and moisture sensitive
Hazard Category
H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H335-H370
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H311-H331-H370-H314-H226
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes damage to organs.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM METHYLATE SOLUTIONS
EINECSNumber
204-699-5
RTECSNumber
PC3570000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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