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SODIUM METHOXIDE (POWDER)

 

CAS No.: 124-41-4

Molecular Formula:  CH₃NaO              Molecular Weight: 54.02

Molecular Structure:

Property:

Density:                       0.945                                  Melting Point:        127 ºC

Flash Point:                 11 ºC                                  Water Solubility:    reacts

Sodium methoxide in powder form is mainly used in pharmaceutical industry, such as the manufacture of Vitamin A1, Vitamin BI, Sulfamethoxypyridazine, Sulfadiazine, trimethoprim and so on. It can be used as catalyst in Biodiesel Industry. It also can be applied as edible catayst and analytical reagent.

Specification:

Appearance	White Powder
Content (Total alkali)	≥99.0%
Sodium methoxide (NaOCH3)	≥97.0%
Free Alkali	≤1.5%
Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3)	≤0.3%
Moisture (H2O)	≤0.65%

Usage:

Mainly used in pharmacy, such as preparation of Vitamin A1, Vitamin B1, Sulfadoxine, Trimethoprim(TMP), etc. A small quantity of Sodium methylate is used in producing pesticides. It can be also used for processing edible fat and edible catalyst and can be used as analyzed reagent either.

Package and Storage:

Cardboard or Plastic Bucket of 25kg net each, Zinc Plated bucket of 100kg net each

Store in cool and dry warehouse; Keep away from flame and heat; Separate from oxidant and acid during storage and transportation; Handle with care, and maintain the integrity of the packaging

Key Words:

Sodium Methanolate, Sodium Methoxide, Sodium Methylate