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Sodium methoxide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: L05673.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Sodium methoxide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: L05673.36
500 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: L05673.36
also known as L05673-36
Price (EUR)
38,43 Online price
42,70
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
124-41-4
IUPAC Name
sodium methanolate
Molecular Formula
CH3NaO
InChI Key
WQDUMFSSJAZKTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
[Na+].C[O-]
Specifications
Specification SheetForm
Powder
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5% (non-U.S. sourced material)
Assay from Supplier's CofA
≥97.5% (U.S. sourced material)
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms (non-U.S. sourced material)
Comment
Material sourced in the U.S. and in other countries
Description
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.
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.
Applications
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.
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.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable solids
Category 1
Self-heating substances/mixtures
Category 1
Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal
Category 1
Acute oral toxicity
Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 1
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 1
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Physical Hazards
H228 - Flammable solid
H251 - Self-heating: may catch fire
H290 - May be corrosive to metals
EU Specific Hazard Statements
EUH014 - Reacts violently with water
Precautionary Statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
P235 + P410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician