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

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.

Specifications

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+]

• 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

Safety and Handling

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