Sodium Methoxide PurReagent, >=98.0%

PurReagent


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

Properties

Vapour pressure 50 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Reacts violently with water.
Autoignition temp. 851 °F
Explosion limit 36%
Assay Purity >=98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.3700
M pt. > 350 °C
Density 1.300 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H228,H251,H290,H302,H314
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P235 - P260 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29051990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 4.2 - Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials
UN Number 1431

Description

Application
Sodium methoxide is applied in the production of pharmaceuticals biodiesel agrochemicals and dyes.

Purpose
The main purpose of Sodium methoxide is to speed up chemical reactions such as transesterification and condensation reactions.

General Description
Sodium methoxide is a white or colorless highly reactive chemical compound made from sodium and methanol usually available as a powder or solution.