Sodium methoxide, ca 25% w/w in methanol

Catalog No. AA46585AP

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 046585AP

Description

CAS: 124-41-4 | CH3NaO | 54.024 g/mol

Sodium methoxide 2% 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.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 124-41-4
• Molecular Formula: CH3NaO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 54.024
• MDL Number: MFCD00012179
• InChI Key: WQDUMFSSJAZKTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: sodium methanolate, sodium methoxide, sodium methylate, methoxysodium, methanol, sodium salt, feldalat nm, metilato sodico spanish, unii-ig663u5emc, methylate de sodium french, hsdb 755Show MoreShow Less
• PubChem CID: 10942334
• IUPAC Name: sodium;methanolate
• SMILES: C[O-].[Na+]

• Melting Point: -2°C
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Density: 0.945 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 92°C
• Flash Point: 29°C (84°F)
• Linear Formula: NaOCH₃
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN1289
• Beilstein: 3592982
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,8643
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,fats and esters.
• Formula Weight: 54.02
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): ≈ 25% w/w in methanol
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium methoxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H335-H370
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H311-H331-H370-H314-H226 Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only