Learn More
Sodium methoxide, ca 30% w/w in methanol
Description
Sodium methoxide, ca 30% 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.
Sodium methoxide, ca 30% 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.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, fats and esters. Immiscible with hydrocarbons and organic solvents.
Notes
Air, moisture and heat sensitive. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents, alkali metals, chlorinated solvents, water and reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | <6°C |
| Density | 0.969 |
| Boiling Point | 93°C |
| Flash Point | 16°C (61°F) |
| Odor | Alcohol-like |
| Linear Formula | NaOCH3 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1289 |
| Beilstein | 3592982 |
| Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
| Show More |
Safety and Handling
- Sodium methoxide, ca 30% w/w in methanol
- Danger
- 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
- 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.
- 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/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methanol, Sodium methylate
RUO – Research Use Only
By clicking Submit, you acknowledge that you may be contacted by Fisher Scientific in regards to the feedback you have provided in this form. We will not share your information for any other purposes. All contact information provided shall also be maintained in accordance with our Privacy Policy.