Sodium methoxide, also known as Sodium methylate, is a dangerous chemical, corrosive, spontaneous combustion.
Sodium Methoxide Liquid
| Appearance | Colorless to yellowish viscous liquid |
| Content (total alkali) | 29.5%-31.0% |
| Chemical formula | CH₃ONa |
| Sodium hydroxide(NaOH) | ≤0.5% |
| Moisture(H2O) | ≤0.2% |
| Packing | 190kg IBC drum or 22500kg ISO TANK |
Sodium Methoxide Powder
| Appearance | White powder |
| Content (total alkali) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Chemical formula | CH₃ONa |
| Sodium hydroxide(NaOH) | ≤ 1.5% |
| Moisture(H2O) | ≤ 0.65% |
| Packing | 25 kg bag |
Sodium methoxide is widely used to catalyze condensation reactions, esterification reactions, and dehydration reactions. Its primary application areas include:
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Synthesis of sulfonamide drugs (e.g., Sulfadiazine, Cotrimoxazole), vitamins B1/B6, antibiotics, and other pharmaceuticals.
- Organic Synthesis: Transesterification reactions (e.g., catalytic production of fatty acid methyl esters in biodiesel manufacturing).
- Lipid Processing: Structural modification catalyst for edible oils (e.g., lard), utilized in margarine production.
- Pesticides and Chemical Industry: Synthetic intermediates for insecticides and fungicides.
Due to its strong alkalinity, high reactivity, and multifaceted application advantages across multiple fields, sodium methoxide has become a critical chemical in the pharmaceutical, pesticide, edible oil processing, and biodiesel production industries.
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