Sodium methoxide, 5.4M (30 wt.%) solution in methanol, AcroSeal™, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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+]

• Boiling Point: 93.0°C
• Melting Point: 1.0°C to 5.0°C
• Quantity: 800 mL
• Linear Formula: CH₃ONa
• Flash Point: 33°C
• Merck Index: 15, 8775
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: reacts. Other solubilities: soluble in methanol
• Formula Weight: 54.02
• Packaging: AcroSeal™ Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.3701
• Specific Gravity: 0.97
• Density: 0.9700g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium methoxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Sodium methoxide, 5.4M (30 wt.%) solution 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
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
• Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• 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.
• 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.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : methanol, sodium methoxide

RUO – Research Use Only