CH₃ONa
A powder form of sodium methylate, a strong base commonly used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in transesterification reactions.
Typical Applications
Strong organic base, especially well suited for water-free organic syntheses for various reaction types (like transesterification, deprotonation, ring-opening polymerization, anionic polymerization, depolymerization of polyesters etc.); Powder for solvent-free conditions
Benefits at a glance
- Highly reactive and versatile for a range of industrial applications
- Strong base catalyst for production of edible oils, glycol ethers and polyethers as well as for the use in pharma and agro syntheses
- Cost-effective alternative to other organic bases
Product Details & Documents
Technical Data Sheets
Further Information
Storage:
Store tightly closed in a cool and dry place below 30 °C.
Packaging:
- Bulk containers
- Drums with sub-packaging (PE bags) 10x10 kg, 4x25 kg or 1x100 kg
- Drums without sub-packaging: 100 kg, 110 kg, 130 kg
Shelf life:
Recommended re-test of the product 24 months after production when stored dry and in original packaging. 12 months for products without sub-packaging.