• Liquid Sodium Methoxide
Liquid Sodium Methoxide
Methanol solution of sodium methoxide is milk white to colorless transparent liquid.Be sensitive to oxygen,easy moisture absorption.Be soluble in methanol and ethanol.Be decomposed into methanol and sodium hydroxide quickly with water.Be decomposed in the air above 126.6℃.Be insoluble in benzene and toluene.Strong excitant and corrosivity.
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Product Detail

English name: Sodium methoxide

CAS:124-41-4

Molecular formula:CH3ONa

Molecular weight:54.03

Physico-chemical property

Solubility: Solubled in methanol and ethanol.

Density:0.6 g/ml

Water soluble: React

Sensibility: Humidity sensitive.

Stability: Reacts violently with acid,water;Incompatible with chlorinated solvents, moisture and acid.

Technical Data

ItemIndex
AppearanceMilk white to colorless transparent liquid
Content28%--31%
Free alkali<0.5%

Application

1. Used as alkaline condensation agent and catalyst in organic synthesis;used in the compound of spice,dyestuff etc.Be the raw material of vitamin B1,A and API; as the condensating agent in organic synthesis; as the catalyst of edible oils and fats processing;be the important raw material of medicines compound for API ,SMZ, sulfanilamide synergist etc.

2. As raw material,main used in Pharmaceuticals and pesticide,also in dyestruff industry and chemical fiber industry,as catalyst in fatty ester exchange.

3. Widely used in spice industry,dyestuff industry etc.

Storage:Sealed packing and stored in a cool, dry place away from light, oxidizing agents and acids.

Package : 200kgs/drum; IBC Drum; ISO TANK.