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Sodium methoxide, ca 30% w/w in methanol
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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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.
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
Specifications
Melting Point | <6°C |
Density | 0.969 |
Boiling Point | 93°C |
Flash Point | 16°C (61°F) |
Odor | Alcohol-like |
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-H290-H301+H311+H331-H314-H335-H336-H370-H372 |
Hazard Statement | 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. |
Precautionary Statement | 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 |
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
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