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Sodium methylate 30% solution in methanol is a high-purity, anhydrous solution of sodium methoxide in methanol, widely used as a strong base and nucleophile in organic synthesis in pharmaceutical and chemical laboratories.

🏭⚗️ Production
The solution is prepared by accurately dissolving solid sodium methoxide in anhydrous methanol to achieve a 30% w/w concentration. The preparation is carried out under strictly moisture-free conditions to prevent degradation and maintain consistent reactivity. The solution is then dispensed into sealed, moisture-resistant containers to preserve stability, prevent contamination, and ensure reproducible results suitable for regulated laboratory and industrial environments.

🔬 Properties
The solution is a clear to slightly yellow, homogeneous liquid that remains stable under recommended storage conditions. It is strongly basic and highly reactive, capable of deprotonating weak acids and catalyzing various organic reactions. The solution is extremely sensitive to moisture and carbon dioxide, which can reduce its activity and generate byproducts such as sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate. Sodium methylate is fully soluble and stable in methanol but reacts violently with water.

🧪 Applications
Sodium methylate 30% solution in methanol is used in pharmaceutical and chemical laboratories for a variety of purposes. It serves as a strong base in organic synthesis, enabling deprotonation, methylation, transesterification, and condensation reactions. It is also applied in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals, as well as in catalysis for biodiesel production through transesterification of triglycerides with methanol. Additionally, it is used in laboratory-scale reactions that require a strong, anhydrous base in methanol to ensure reliable and reproducible results.

⚠️ Safety
This solution is highly flammable and corrosive, and it may cause severe skin burns and serious eye damage. It reacts violently with water and acids, releasing heat and flammable hydrogen gas. Therefore, it should be handled under standard laboratory safety protocols, including wearing gloves, protective eyewear, and a lab coat, and using a well-ventilated fume hood. Containers should be stored in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed, and kept away from moisture, acids, oxidizers, and sources of ignition. Waste and empty containers must be disposed of according to laboratory hazardous waste regulations.