Appearance
Clear colorless light yellow liquid with an alcohol-like odor
Function
Sodium methoxide is used as an initiator of anionic addition polymerization with ethylene oxide, forming a polyether with high molecular weight. Biodiesel is prepared from vegetable oils and animal fats, that is, fatty acid triglycerides, by transesterification with methanol to give fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs).
Synonyms
Sodium Methylate Soln 25% IN MEOH; Sodium Methoxide Solution; Sodium Methylate
Storage
Keep in tightly closed containers in a cool place.
Packages
- 100 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 190 kg. Steel Drum
- 195 kg. Stel Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Industrial
Product Class
- Chemicals general
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 77.4oF
- Melting Point: 1 - 5oC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 54.02 g/mol