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Sodium methoxide, ca 30% w/w in methanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals B21872AP
Description
Sodium methoxide, ca 30% w/w in methanol is used in the preparation of high-spin hexanuclear Mn(III) cluster, [NaMn6 (OMe)12 (dbm)6]+. It is useful in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as an initiator of anionic addition polymerization with ethylene oxide, forming a polyether with high molecular weight.
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ApplicationsSodium methoxide, ca 30% w/w in methanol is used in the preparation of high-spin hexanuclear Mn(III) cluster, [NaMn6 (OMe)12 (dbm)6]+. It is useful in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as an initiator of anionic addition polymerization with ethylene oxide, forming a polyether with high molecular weight.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, 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
Sodium methoxide | |
<6°C | |
93°C | |
Alcohol-like | |
NaOCH3 | |
500 mL | |
3592982 | |
14,8643 | |
Miscible with ethanol,fats and esters. Immiscible with hydrocarbons and organic solvents. | |
C[O-].[Na+] | |
54.024 | |
54.02 |
124-41-4 | |
0.969 | |
16°C (61°F) | |
CH3NaO | |
MFCD00012179 | |
UN1289 | |
Air and moisture sensitive | |
sodium methanolate, sodium methoxide, sodium methylate, methoxysodium, methanol, sodium salt, feldalat nm, metilato sodico spanish, unii-ig663u5emc, methylate de sodium french, hsdb 755 | |
WQDUMFSSJAZKTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
sodium;methanolate | |
10942334 | |
≈30% w/w in methanol |
Chemical Identifiers
124-41-4 | |
54.024 | |
WQDUMFSSJAZKTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
10942334 | |
C[O-].[Na+] |
CH3NaO | |
MFCD00012179 | |
sodium methanolate, sodium methoxide, sodium methylate, methoxysodium, methanol, sodium salt, feldalat nm, metilato sodico spanish, unii-ig663u5emc, methylate de sodium french, hsdb 755 | |
sodium;methanolate |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H225-H301-H311-H331-H370-H314
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes damage to organs.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
P210-P233-P234-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P390-P501c
H226-H290-H301+H311+H331-H314-H335-H336-H370-H372
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM METHYLATE SOLUTIONS
EINECSNumber : 204-699-5
RTECSNumber : PC3570000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only