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Sodium methoxide, ca 25% w/w in methanol
Description
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
Specifications
| 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 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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