Sodium Methoxide Powder

Sodium methoxide, with the formula CH3ONa, is a white crystalline powder derived from the deprotonation of methanol. Widely employed as a reagent in industrial and laboratory uses, it is recognized for its acidic base properties, necessitating careful handling.

Properties Of Sodium Methoxide Powder

Appearance	White Crystalline Powder
Solubility	Free soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and methanol
Identification	Positive to Sodium test
Moisture Content by KF	0.25 %w/w
Free Alkalinity as Noah	0.55 %w/w
Total Alkalinity as NaOCH3	99.34 %w/w
Sodium Carbonate Content	0.24 %w/w
Chlorides	100 ppm
Mercury Content	NIL
Iron Content	Not more than 10 ppm

Applications of Sodium Methoxide Powder

• Iodiesel Production: Sodium methoxide is widely used as a catalyst in the transesterification reaction for biodiesel production. It catalyzes the conversion of triglycerides (vegetable oils or animal fats) into biodiesel (fatty acid methyl esters) and glycerol. This process is crucial for the commercial production of biodiesel as an alternative renewable fuel source.
• Organic Synthesis: Sodium methoxide is employed as a strong base and nucleophile in various organic synthesis reactions. It participates in reactions such as Williamson ether synthesis, esterification, and deprotonation of acidic compounds. It serves as a valuable reagent for the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, fine chemicals, and specialty materials.
• Dehydrohalogenation Reactions: Sodium methoxide is used in dehydrohalogenation reactions to remove hydrogen halides (HCl, HBr) from alkyl halides, leading to the formation of alkenes. This reaction is important in organic synthesis for the preparation of unsaturated compounds and carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Sodium methoxide finds applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, particularly in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug intermediates. It serves as a key reagent in the production of pharmaceutical compounds with diverse therapeutic properties.
• Fine Chemicals: Sodium methoxide is utilized in the synthesis of various fine chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and specialty reagents. It facilitates efficient and selective chemical transformations, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules with high purity and yield.

Packaging Options

• Drums

Safety Guidelines

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