Sodium methoxide, pure, anhydrous powder, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS

124-41-4, 497-19-8, 1310-73-2

Molecular Formula

CH₃NaO

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

54.02

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+]

Alkalinity

total alkalinity (as NaOCH3):> 99%

Melting Point

126.0°C

Color

White-Yellow

Density

0.8

Packaging

Glass bottle

Linear Formula

CH₃ONa

Quantity

100 g

UN Number

1431

Beilstein

01, 280

Fieser

01,1091; 02,385; 03,259; 04,457; 05,617; 06,545; 08,463; 11,489; 13,352

Merck Index

15, 8775

Solubility Information

Solubility in water: reacts with water. Other solubilities: soluble in methanol and ethanol, insoluble in hydrocarbons(benzene, toluene, xylene

Formula Weight

54.02

Percent Purity

≥97% (NaOCH3)

Grade

Pure

Physical Form

Powder

Chemical Name or Material

Sodium methoxide

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Self-heating; may catch fire.
Flammable solid.
Harmful if swallowed.
May be corrosive to metals.
Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses,if pre

EINECSNumber

204-699-5

RTECSNumber

PC3570000

TSCA

TSCA

SDS

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Self-heating; may catch fire.
Flammable solid.
Harmful if swallowed.
May be corrosive to metals.
Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses,if pre

EINECSNumber

204-699-5

RTECSNumber

PC3570000

TSCA

TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only