Sodium methoxide, pure, anhydrous powder, 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, 497-19-8, 1310-73-2
• 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+]

• Alkalinity: total alkalinity (as NaOCH3):> 99%
• Melting Point: 126.0°C
• Color: White-Yellow
• Density: 0.8
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: CH₃ONa
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: 1431
• Beilstein: 01, 280
• Fieser: 01,1091; 02,385; 03,259; 04,457; 05,617; 06,545; 08,463; 11,489; 13,352
• Merck Index: 15, 8775
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: reacts with water. Other solubilities: soluble in methanol and ethanol, insoluble in hydrocarbons(benzene, toluene, xylene
• Formula Weight: 54.02
• Percent Purity: ≥97% (NaOCH3)
• Grade: Pure
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium methoxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Sodium methoxide, anhydrous powder

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable solid Category 1
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Self-heating substance Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H251-Self-heating: may catch fire.
• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H228-Flammable solid.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P235+P410-Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• 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/.

RUO – Research Use Only