Remarks:
Sodium Methoxide, 30% w/w in Methanol
Chemical Properties
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Formula |
CH3ONa |
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Melting point |
<6° |
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Formula Weight |
54.02 |
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Boiling Point |
93°C |
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Density |
0.969 |
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Solubility |
Miscible with ethanol, fats and esters. Immiscible with hydrocarbons and organic solvents. |
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Storage & Sensitivity |
Moisture Sensitive. Air Sensitive. Store under Nitrogen. Ambient temperatures. |
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SODIUM METHOXIDE SOLUTION |
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Test |
Results |
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Description
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Clear colourless liquid
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Miscibility
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Miscible with Methanol
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Assy % (w/w)
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29.00 - 31.00
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NAOH & NA2CO3AS H2O (Free Alkali)*
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0.20% Max.
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NAOH & NA2CO3AS NAOH (Free Alkali)
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0.44% Max.
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* Free water below 1000 PPM.
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