Sodium Methoxide
IUPAC: sodium methanolate
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@misc{chemfused-cas-124414,
title = {Sodium Methoxide, CAS 124-41-4},
author = {Chemfused},
year = {2026},
url = {https://chemfused.com/cas/124-41-4},
urldate = {2026-04-29}
}
Sodium Methoxide (CAS 124-41-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula CH3ONa and molecular weight 54.02 g/mol . GHS signal word: Danger. Hazard classifications: Flammable, Corrosive, Health Hazard.
What is Sodium Methoxide?
- Molecular Formula
- CH3ONa
- Molecular Weight
- 54.02 g/mol
- Melting Point
- Melting point (decomposes) = 127 °C
- Density
- greater than 1 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999)
- Solubility
- Soluble in ethanol, methanol
Structure Identifiers
- SMILES
- C[O-].[Na+]
- InChI
- InChI=1S/CH3O.Na/c1-2;/h1H3;/q-1;+1
- InChIKey
- WQDUMFSSJAZKTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Properties
Computed
Calculated molecular descriptors used in drug design and computational chemistry.
- Exact Mass
- 54.0082 Da
- TPSA
- 23.1 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 1
- Complexity
- 5
- Formal Charge
- 0
Experimental
Measured physical and chemical properties from experimental literature.
- Color / Form
- Amorphous, free flowing powder
- Decomposition
- Decomposes in air above 126 °C.
- Other
- Decomposes in air above 127 °C
Safety information
Signal Word
GHS Pictograms
GHS02
GHS05
GHS07
Hazard Statements
- H228 Flammable solid
- H251 Self-heating; may catch fire
Precautionary Statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P234 Keep only in original container
- P235 Keep cool
- P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
- P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label)
- P330 Rinse mouth
- P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
- P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
- P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
- P405 Store locked up
- P406 Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner
- P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets
- P410 Protect from sunlight
- P420 Store away from other materials
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Synonyms (63)
- MeONa
- NaOMe
- CH3NaO
- CH3ONa
- NaOCH3
- UN1289
- UN1431
- F076023
- MeO-Na+
- Q414384
- 124-41-4
- HSDB 755
- 204-699-5
- AI3-52659
- SCHEMBL81
- STL483237
- IG663U5EMC
- Feldalat NM
- DTXCID607030
- EC 204-699-5
- MFCD00012179
- RefChem:6240
- AKOS009031299
- DTXSID8027030
- Methoxysodium
- Metilato sodico
- sodium methyate
- Sodium methylat
- sodiummethoxide
- sodiummethylate
- UNII-IG663U5EMC
- EINECS 204-699-5
- sodium mehtylate
- SODIUM METHOXIDE
- Sodium methylate
- sodium-methoxide
- sodium-methylate
- natrium methoxide
- sodium -methoxide
- sodium meth-oxide
- sodium methanolat
- sodium methox-ide
- sodiummethanolate
- Sodium methanolate
- sodium;methanolate
- Methylate de sodium
- 0.1M Sodium methoxide
- Methanol, sodium salt
- SODIUM METHOXIDE [MI]
- SODIUM METHYLATE, DRY
Show 13 more names Show fewer names
- SODIUM METHYLATE [FCC]
- SODIUM METHOXIDE [HSDB]
- Metilato sodico [Spanish]
- Methanol, sodium salt (1:1)
- Methylate de sodium [French]
- Sodium methoxide, 25% in methanol
- Sodium methoxide, 30% in methanol
- Sodium Methoxide [5M(28%) in MeOH]
- Sodium methoxide, 25 wt.% in methanol
- Sodium methoxide, ca 25% w/w in methanol
- Sodium methoxide, 0.5 M Methanolic Solution
- Sodium methylate [UN1431] [Spontaneously combustible]
- 0.1M Sodium Methoxide according to European Pharmacopoeia 4.2.2.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Sodium Methoxide?
The CAS Registry Number for Sodium Methoxide is 124-41-4.
What is the IUPAC name of Sodium Methoxide?
The IUPAC name of Sodium Methoxide is sodium methanolate.
What is the molecular formula of Sodium Methoxide?
Sodium Methoxide has the molecular formula CH3ONa and a molecular weight of 54.02 g/mol.
What is the SMILES notation for Sodium Methoxide?
The SMILES notation for Sodium Methoxide is C[O-].[Na+].
What is the melting point of Sodium Methoxide?
The melting point of Sodium Methoxide is Melting point (decomposes) = 127 °C.
What is the density of Sodium Methoxide?
The density of Sodium Methoxide is greater than 1 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999).
How soluble is Sodium Methoxide?
Solubility of Sodium Methoxide: Soluble in ethanol, methanol.
Is Sodium Methoxide hazardous?
Sodium Methoxide carries the following GHS hazard classifications: Flammable, Corrosive, Health Hazard. Signal word: Danger.
What are other names for Sodium Methoxide?
Sodium Methoxide is also known as 0.1M Sodium methoxide, 0.1M Sodium Methoxide according to European Pharmacopoeia 4.2.2., 124-41-4, 204-699-5, AI3-52659.
Data sourced from PubChem CID 10942334. Last updated .
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