SODIUM METHOXIDE 0.5M SOLUTION IN METHANOL ACS

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SODIUM METHOXIDE 0.5M SOLUTION IN METHANOL ACS Specification

Molecular Weight
54.03 g/mol

Molecular Formula
CH3ONa

Solubility
Soluble in methanol and ethanol; reacts with water

Taste
Bitter and unpleasant

Ph Level
Highly basic

Density
0.93 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Usage
Primarily in pharmaceutical agricultural chemicals and polymer industries

CAS No
124-41-4

Poisonous
YES

Purity
0.5M solution in methanol

Application
Used as a catalyst for biodiesel production organic synthesis and transesterification reactions

Smell
Alcohol-like with a sharp methanol odor

Ingredients
Sodium methoxide methanol

HS Code
29051990

Appearance
Clear to slightly yellowish liquid

Grade
ACS grade

EINECS No
204-699-5

Melting Point
Decomposes in presence of moisture

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area away from water and humidity

Physical Form
Liquid solution

Shape
Irregular liquid form

Properties
Highly reactive flammable and hygroscopic

Structural Formula
NaOCH3

Shelf Life
12 months when stored properly in unopened packaging

About SODIUM METHOXIDE 0.5M SOLUTION IN METHANOL ACS

Sodium Methoxide 0.5M Solution in Methanol ACS is a highly reactive, flammable, and hygroscopic liquid solution used primarily as a catalyst for biodiesel production, organic synthesis, and transesterification reactions. With a bitter taste and alcohol-like smell, this ACS grade product appears as a clear to slightly yellowish liquid in an irregular form. It has a highly basic pH level and a molecular formula of CH3ONa, with a molecular weight of 54.03 g/mol. This solution, with a density of 0.93 g/cm3, is soluble in methanol and ethanol but reacts with water. Properly stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, it has a shelf life of 12 months in unopened packaging.