NaOCH₃ in CH₃OH
A solution of sodium methylate (28% in methanol), a strong base commonly used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in transesterification reactions.
Typical Applications
Typically used as a catalyst or as a deprotonating agent in applications such as:
• Production of biodiesel
• Production of PVOH and EVOH
• Agro syntheses
• Vitamin production and other pharma syntheses
• Glycol ether production
• Methylation reactions, e.g., in polyethers
• Depolymerization of PET
• Production of biodiesel
• Production of PVOH and EVOH
• Agro syntheses
• Vitamin production and other pharma syntheses
• Glycol ether production
• Methylation reactions, e.g., in polyethers
• Depolymerization of PET
Benefits at a glance
• Lower crystallization temperature than NM30
• Strong organic base
• Especially well suited for water-free organic syntheses
• Ready to use solution in methanol
• Available in very large quantities
• Strong organic base
• Especially well suited for water-free organic syntheses
• Ready to use solution in methanol
• Available in very large quantities
Product Details & Documents
Product Information
Certificate
Further Information
Storage:
Store tightly closed in a cool and dry place below 30 °C.
During winter times at temperatures below 0 °C the active ingredient might start to precipitate. Warming up under agitation will help to solve the active ingredient again.
During winter times at temperatures below 0 °C the active ingredient might start to precipitate. Warming up under agitation will help to solve the active ingredient again.
Packaging:
- 190 kg drum
- bulk
Shelf life:
Recommended re-test of the product 24 months after production when stored dry and in original packaging.