Sodium methoxide, pure, 5.4M (30 wt.%) solution in methanol

Description

CAS: 124-41-4 | CH₃NaO | 54.02 g/mol

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 124-41-4, 67-56-1
• Molecular Formula: CH₃NaO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 54.02
• 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+]

• Melting Point: 1.0°C to 5.0°C
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Density: 0.9700g/mL
• Boiling Point: 93.0°C
• Flash Point: 33°C
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.3701
• Linear Formula: CH₃ONa
• Quantity: 1 L
• Beilstein: 01,28
• Fieser: 01,1091; 02,385; 03,259; 04,457; 05,617; 06,545; 08,463; 11,489; 13,352
• Merck Index: 15,8775
• Specific Gravity: 0.97
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: reacts. Other solubilities: soluble in methanol
• Viscosity: 68 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 54.02
• Grade: Pure
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium methoxide, 30 wt% Solution in Methanol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to organs. Flammable liquid and vapor. May be corrosive to metals.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye p
EINECSNumber	204-699-5

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only