Sodium methoxide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Specifications

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Linear Formula: CH₃ONa
• Quantity: 2000 g
• UN Number: UN1431
• Beilstein: 3592982
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,8643
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,methanol,fats and esters.Immiscible with hydrocarbons and organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 54.02
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium methoxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228-H290-H302-H314-H335-H500-X
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H228-H251-H314-H318 Flammable solid. Self-heating: may catch fire. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P234-P235+P410-P240-P241-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P390-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.2; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM METHYLATE
EINECSNumber	204-699-5
RTECSNumber	PC3570000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only