Title: Sodium Methoxide

CAS Registry Number: 124-41-4

Additional Names: Sodium methylate

Molecular Formula: CH3NaO

Molecular Weight: 54.02

Percent Composition: C 22.23%, H 5.60%, Na 42.56%, O 29.62%

Line Formula: CH3ONa

Literature References: Prepn: Burness, Org. Synth. 39, 51 (1959).

Properties: White, free-flowing powder. Sensitive to air and moisture. Dec by water. Sol in methanol, ethanol. Also exists in solvated form, CH3ONa.2CH3OH, white powder. Apparent density of solvent-free material ~4.6 lb/gal.

Density: Apparent density of solvent-free material ~4.6 lb/gal.

Use: In organic syntheses.