Sodium methoxide PurCert Analytical Standard [Includes characterization data for Purity, IR, 1H-NMR, MS]

Analytical Standard


Synonym:  Sodium methylate
Linear Formula:  CH3ONa
Molecular Weight:  54.02 g/mol
CAS Number: 124-41-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 67 hPa at 20 °C
Assay Purity >= 96 %
Density 0.97 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H251-H314
Precautionary Statement  P210-P235-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338
GHS Pictogram
HS Code 2905.4900
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 4.2 - Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials
UN Number 1431

Description

Application
Sodium Methoxide is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals biodiesel agrochemicals dyes and specialty chemicals. It is also applied in organic synthesis reactions such as condensation and transesterification.

Purpose
The main purpose of Sodium Methoxide is to accelerate chemical reactions and improve reaction efficiency. It acts as a catalyst and base in various industrial and laboratory chemical processes.

General Description
Sodium Methoxide is a strong alkaline chemical compound commonly available as a white powder or solution in methanol. It is highly reactive and is widely used as a catalyst and chemical reagent in industrial processes.