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Sodium methoxide, ca 25% w/w in methanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 15412727
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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.

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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 -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
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Sodium methoxide, ca 25% w/w in methanol
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
  • Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
  • Self-heating substance Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
  • Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H251-Self-heating: may catch fire.
  • H290-May be corrosive to metals.
  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H331-Toxic if inhaled.
  • H370-Causes damage to organs.
  • EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P235-Keep cool.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P420-Store away from other materials.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methanol, Sodium methylate

RUO – Research Use Only

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