Sodium methanolate

Molecular structure of Sodium methanolate (CAS NO.124-41-4) is:
 
Product Name: Sodium methanolate
CAS Registry Number: 124-41-4
IUPAC Name: sodium methanolate
Molecular Weight: 54.02369 [g/mol]
Molecular Formula: CH₃NaO
H-Bond Donor: 0
H-Bond Acceptor: 1
EINECS: 204-699-5
Melting Point: -98  °C
Flash Point: 11.1 °C 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 35.21 kJ/mol 
Boiling Point: 48.1 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 265 mmHg at 25 °C
Density: 0.97 g/mL at 20°C
Refractive index: 1.3700
Storage temp.: Flammables area
Water Solubility: reacts
Sensitive Moisture: Sensitive
Stability: Stability Highly flammable. Reacts violently with water. Keep container dry. Incompatible with water, acids, chlorinated solvents.
Product Categories: Organics;Classes of Metal Compounds;Na (Sodium) Compounds (excluding simple sodium salts);Typical Metal Compounds

 Sodium methanolate (CAS NO.124-41-4) has very important use in both organic synthesis and industrial applications:
Organic synthesis: It is a routine base in organic chemistry, applicable to the synthesis of numerous compounds, ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrichemicals. As a base, it is employed in dehydrohalogenations and aldol condensations. It is also a nucleophile for the production of methyl ethers.
Industrial applications: It is used as an initiator of an 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). This transformation is catalyzed by sodium methoxide.

Statements: 11-23/24/25-34-39/23/24/25-36/38-14-36/37/38
R11:Highly flammable.
R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34:Causes burns.
R39:Danger of very serious irreversible effects.
R36/38:Irritating to eyes and skin.
R14 :Reacts violently with water.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 8-16-26-43-45-7-36/37-7/8-36/37/39
S8:Keep container dry.
S16:Keep away from sources of ignition.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. <br /> S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S7/8:Keep container tightly closed and dry. <br /> S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
RIDADR: UN 1431 4.2/PG 2
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: PC3570000
F: 9-21
TSCA: Yes
HazardClass: 4.2 
PackingGroup: II 
HS Code: 29051900

 Sodium methanolate , its cas register number is 124-41-4. It also can be called Sodium methoxide ; Sodium methylate .It is a colorless cloudy white liquid consisting of sodium methylate, a solid, dissolved in methyl alcohol.It is highly flammable and reacts with water to produce a mixed solution of sodium hydroxide and methyl alcohol.