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Sodium methoxide 98.5%

SKU 90032086 CAS 124-41-4 NaOCH3 MW 54.02 Available on enquiry

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Sodium methoxide 98.5% is a strong base used primarily as a catalyst in organic synthesis and biodiesel production. This chemical has the molecular formula NaOCH3 and a molecular weight of 54.02. It is classified as Danger and requires storage at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius. Molekula supplies Sodium methoxide 98.5% from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90032086
CAS Number
124-41-4
IUPAC Name
sodium methanolate
EC Number
204-699-5
Molecular Formula
NaOCH3
Molecular Weight
54.02
Exact Mass
54.0082
SMILES
C[O-].[Na+]
InChIKey
WQDUMFSSJAZKTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/CH3O.Na/c1-2;/h1H3;/q-1;+1
PubChem CID
10942334

Synonyms

  • Feldalat NM
  • Methanol, sodium salt
  • Methanol, sodium salt (1:1)
  • Methoxysodium
  • Methylate de sodium
  • Metilato sodico
  • Sodium methanolate
  • sodium methyate
  • Sodium methylate
  • SODIUM METHYLATE, DRY

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance
Amorphous, free flowing powder
Density
0.45 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility (other solvents)
Soluble in ethanol, methanol

Source: PubChem CID 10942334 (HSDB)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sodium methoxide used for?

Sodium methoxide is primarily used as a strong base in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in the production of biodiesel.

What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?

The chemical formula is NaOCH3 and the molecular weight is 54.02 g/mol.

How should Sodium methoxide be stored?

This product should be stored at a temperature between 2 and 8 °C.

What grade of Sodium methoxide is available?

We supply Sodium methoxide at a purity grade of 98.5%.

Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can provide Sodium methoxide in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) detailing the necessary handling precautions for this substance.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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