Sodium Methoxide

Name: Sodium Methoxide
Brand: PARAMOUNT CHEMICAL & ACID CORPORATION
Price: 180 INR
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MOQ : 1000 Kilograms

Sodium Methoxide Specification

Usage
Used as a reagent in chemical processes such as esterification transesterification and condensation reactions

Structural Formula
CH3-ONa

Molecular Weight
54.02 g/mol

Appearance
White crystalline powder

CAS No
124-41-4

EINECS No
204-699-5

Properties
Sodium methoxide is a strong base reactive with water and burns in air. It is highly reactive in both liquid and solid forms.

Density
0.945 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Physical Form
White powder or pellets

Solubility
Freely soluble in methanol and ethanol; reacts with water

Shelf Life
Typically 12 months under proper storage conditions

Molecular Formula
CH3ONa

Grade
Industrial technical and pharmaceutical grades available

HS Code
2905.19

Smell
Odorless or slightly methanolic

Refractive Rate
Not applicable (solid or dissolved in methanol)

Ph Level
13-14 (highly basic in aqueous solution)

Shape
Fine powder or small granules

Melting Point
127-130 C

Ingredients
Sodium (Na) and methoxide ion (CH3O-)

Poisonous
YES

Taste
Bitter and alkaline

Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool dry and well-ventilated area. Protect from moisture and air exposure.

Application
Catalyst in biodiesel production organic synthesis pharmaceutical manufacturing

Purity
99%

About Sodium Methoxide

Sodium Methoxide, available in industrial, technical, and pharmaceutical grades, is a white crystalline powder with a bitter and alkaline taste. This highly reactive compound, with a molecular formula of CH3ONa, is commonly used as a catalyst in biodiesel production, organic synthesis, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. With a purity of 99%, it is a strong base that reacts with water and burns in air. This product is stored in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area to prevent moisture and air exposure. It is widely used as a reagent in chemical processes such as esterification, transesterification, and condensation reactions.

FAQs of Sodium Methoxide:

Q: What is the appearance of Sodium Methoxide?

A: Sodium Methoxide appears as a white crystalline powder.

Q: What are the common applications of Sodium Methoxide?

A: Sodium Methoxide is commonly used as a catalyst in biodiesel production, organic synthesis, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Q: How should Sodium Methoxide be stored?

A: Sodium Methoxide should be stored in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area to protect it from moisture and air exposure.