Magnesium methoxide, 7-8% in methanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

MgO films

The use of magnesium methoxide for the deprotection of alkyl esters is described. This mild reagent provides a good method to cleave esters efficiently and more importantly, allows for effective differentiation between two different esters. Dimethyl carbonate is synthesized directly from carbon dioxide and methanol in the presence of magnesium methoxide. 20 mol% DEA additions to magnesium methoxide showed enhanced stability such that a time-dependent change in the sol was not observed in air. Also enhanced the crystallization process.

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.

Specifications

• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Density: 0.815 g/mL
• Flash Point: 14°C (57°F)
• Odor: Alcohol-like
• Refractive Index: 1.338
• Quantity: 2 kg
• UN Number: UN1230
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Decomposes in water.
• Formula Weight: 86.38
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 7 to 8% in methanol
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium methoxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H301+H311+H331-H370-X
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H311-H331-H370-H302 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P235+P410-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P307+P311-P311-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 3
EINECSNumber	203-715-8
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only