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| Sodium Methoxide solution |
- Sodium Methoxide solution is also known as Sodium Methylate.
- It belongs to the Sodium alkylates family
- It is highly soluble in water
- Sodium methylate is a white to pale yellow colored ,clear solution with methonolic caustic odor.
- Sodium Methoxide should be stored and handled in MS Tanks or Barrels which are designed to minimize leakage. Avoid entry of moisture and air and must be kept away from source of heat and naked flames.
- It should be handl.ed under dry N2 only
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| Molecular Formula |
CH3ONa |
| Molecular Weight |
54.01 |
| CAS NO |
124-41-4 |
| Appearance |
Clear, Colorless to slight hazy, viscous liquid, highly hygroscopic
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| Moisture Content |
NMT 0.2% |
| Assay |
NLT 2.5% |
- Sodium methylate is a versatile intermediate used in a variety of organic syntheses.
- It can be very effectively used as a catalyst in the production of biodiesel, pharmaceutical intermediates to produce Vitamin A1, VItamin B1, Sulfamethoxypyridazine, Sulfadiazine, Trimethoprim etc.
- Sodium Methoxide is also used in
- Agriculture
- Colorants
- Foods
- Optical brightners
- Flavouring agents
- Aromatic principles
- Plastics
- Antioxidants
- Photography
- Silanes/silicones
- Cosmetics
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