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Sodium methoxide, ca 30% w/w in methanol

Catalog No. AAB21872AP
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Quantity:
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2500 mL

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

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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Applications
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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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 755
PubChem CID 10942334
IUPAC Name sodium;methanolate
SMILES C[O-].[Na+]

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
Merck Index 14,8643
Solubility Information Miscible with ethanol,fats and esters. Immiscible with hydrocarbons and organic solvents.
Formula Weight 54.02
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) ≈30% w/w in methanol
Chemical Name or Material Sodium methoxide
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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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