Sodium methoxide, 98%

Name: Sodium methoxide, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000980

About Sodium methoxide, 98%

Listed under CAS 124-41-4, Sodium methoxide is a synthetic reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade) at a purity of 98%. With the molecular formula CH3NaO, it has a molar mass of 54.02 g/mol. The IUPAC name is sodium methanolate. It is also known as Sodium methylate or Methoxysodium.

In its supplied form it is a white powder. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis, reaction development, medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical synthesis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Available in 500 g, 5 kg, 10 kg and 50 kg packs, Sodium methoxide is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Reaction development
Medicinal chemistry
Pharmaceutical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium methoxide, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-000980
CAS Number	124-41-4
IUPAC name	sodium methanolate
Molecular formula	CH₃NaO
Molecular weight	54.02 g/mol
Exact mass	54.0082
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29054900
InChIKey	WQDUMFSSJAZKTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	10942334

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	23.1 Å²
UN number	UN 1431
Synonyms	Sodium methylate, Methoxysodium, Methanol, sodium salt, Feldalat NM, Metilato sodico, Methylate de sodium, Methanol, sodium salt (1:1), Sodium methoxide, 25% in methanol, sodiummethanolate, Sodium Methoxide [5M(28%) in MeOH], sodiummethoxide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H251Self-heating, may catch fire
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P235, P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P407, P410, P413, P420, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 124-41-4

Reference Standard

Sodium Methoxide

CAS: 124-41-4
Formula: CH₃NaO
MW: 54.02 g/mol

VQ-011587

Sodium methoxide, 30% solution in methanol

CAS: 124-41-4
Formula: CH₃NaO
MW: 54.02 g/mol

VQ-011588

AR

Sodium Methoxide, AR ≥98.0%

CAS: 124-41-4
Formula: CH₃NaO
MW: 54.02 g/mol

VQ-046939

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium methoxide, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium methoxide, 98% is 124-41-4. It is also known as Sodium methylate, Methoxysodium, Methanol, sodium salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium methoxide, 98%?

Sodium methoxide, 98% has the molecular formula CH3NaO and a molecular weight of 54.02 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium methanolate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium methoxide, 98% can I order?

We supply Sodium methoxide, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 10 kg, 50 kg, 4 x 50 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium methoxide, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium methoxide, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium methoxide, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium methoxide, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 1431), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.