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806538 Sodium methylate

Sodium methylate for synthesis. CAS No. 124-41-4, EC Number 204-699-5.

Sodium methylate MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Sodium methoxide, Sodium methanolate

CAS #: 124-41-4 EC Number: 204-699-5 Molar Mass: 54.02 g/mol Chemical Formula: CH₃ONa Hill Formula: CH₃NaO
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
124-41-4204-699-5CH₃NaOCH₃ONa54.02 g/mol

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8.06538.0005 Glass bottle 5 g
8.06538.0250 Glass bottle 250 g
8.06538.0500 Glass bottle 500 g
Description
Catalogue Number806538
SynonymsSodium methoxide, Sodium methanolate
References
Product Information
CAS number124-41-4
EC index number603-040-00-2
EC number204-699-5
Hill FormulaCH₃NaO
Chemical formulaCH₃ONa
Molar Mass54.02 g/mol
HS Code2905 19 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationSodium methylate for synthesis. CAS No. 124-41-4, EC Number 204-699-5.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Density1.300 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flash point33 °C Not applicable
Ignition temperature240 °C
Melting Point>350 °C (decomposition)
pH value12.8 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) Hydrolysis
Vapor pressure67 hPa (20 °C)
Bulk density500 - 600 kg/m3
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 2037 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rat > 2000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H228: Flammable solid.
H251: Self-heating: may catch fire.
H290: May be corrosive to metals.
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
EUH014: Reacts violently with water.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P235: Keep cool.
P260: Do not breathe dust.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSPC3570000
Storage class4.2 Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal13
Bases and alcoholates should be diluted if necessary by carefully stirring them into water and then neutralized (protective gloves, fume cupboard!) with hydrochloric acid (Cat. No. 100312). Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH universal indicator strips (Cat. No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangerhighly flammable, corrosive
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +8°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1431 , 4.2 (8), II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1431 , 4.2 (8), II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1431 , 4.2 (8), II, Segregation Group: 18 (Alkalis)
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (acidimetric)≥ 97.0 %
Assay (NaOH)≤ 1.0 %
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8.06538.0005 04022536390758
8.06538.0250 04022536390765
8.06538.0500 04022536390772

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