The physical and chemical properties of sodium methoxide


Release time:

2023-06-30

Sensitive to air and moisture, decomposes into methanol and sodium hydroxide rapidly when meeting water, and decomposes in air above 126.6°C.

Boiling point: >450℃
Solubility: soluble in methanol, ethanol
Density: relative density (water=1) 1.3;
Relative density (air=1) 1.1
Refractive index: 1.3700
Flash point: 11 °C
Water solubility: easily soluble Molecular weight: 54.0237
Molecular formula: CH3ONa
EINECS Number: 204-699-5
English name: Sodium methoxide
English alias: sodium methylate; Sodium methoxide titrant; methanol sodium salt (1:1)
White amorphous easy-flowing powder, odorless, soluble in ethanol and methanol.
Sensitive to air and moisture, decomposes into methanol and sodium hydroxide rapidly when meeting water, and decomposes in air above 126.6°C.
Sodium methoxide methanol solution is a colorless or light yellow viscous liquid, sensitive to oxygen, flammable and explosive. Very easy to absorb moisture.
Insoluble in benzene and toluene. A strong irritant and corrosive.
Commercial forms are also available in the form of solution compounds. There are also forms of solvates.
Hazard mark: 20 (alkaline corrosive products) 36 (spontaneous combustion materials)
Storage conditions: The warehouse is ventilated, low temperature and dry.