Molecular formula: CH3ONa Molecular weight: 54.02 CAS: 124-41-4
1. Properties:
White amorphous and flowable powder; Easy to react with oxygen; Easily be hydrolyzed to methanol and sodium hydroxide at the presence of moisture or water; Decomposes in air above 126°C; Soluble in methanol and ethanol; Insoluble in benzene and toluene.
2. Specification:
properties
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Specification
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Appearance
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White powder
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Content(total alkali)
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≥ 99.0%
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Sodium methoxide(NaOCH3)
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≥ 97.0%
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Free alkali
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≤ 1.5%
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Sodium carbonate(Na2CO3)
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≤ 0.3%
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Moisture(H2O)
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≤ 0.65%
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3. Use:
Mainly used in pharmaceutical industry such as the manufacture of vitamin A1, vitamin B1, sulfame-thoxypyridazine, sulfadiazine, trimethoprim and so on, as well as in biodesel industry. It also can be used as the edible catalyst and the analytical reagent.
4. Packaging & Storage:
Mouth opened steal drum 100Kg/drum (10bags/drum, 10Kg/bag)
Fibreboard drum 25-30Kg/drum (10Kg/bag or 25Kg/bag)
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.
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