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Revision as of 17:49, 24 June 2020
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
Sodium methyl sulfate
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| Other names
Methyl sodium sulfate
Methylsulfuric Acid Sodium Salt Sodium methyl sulphate | |
| Properties | |
| CH3NaSO4 | |
| Molar mass | 134.081 g/mol |
| Appearance | White solid |
| Melting point | 210 °C (410 °F; 483 K) |
| Boiling point | Decomposes |
| Reacts | |
| Solubility | Reacts with alkali |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
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Dimethyl sulfate Sodium sulfate |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Sodium methyl sulfate is a chemical compound sometimes used as methylating agent.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Heating methyl sodium sulfate yields dimethyl sulfate:
- 2 CH3NaSO4 → Na2SO4 + (CH3)2SO4
Physical
Sodium methyl sulfate is a white solid, that dissolves exothermically in water.
Availability
Sodium methyl sulfate is sold by various lab suppliers.
Preparation
Sodium methyl sulfate can be prepared by reacting sulfur trioxide with sodium methoxide.
Projects
- Make nitromethane
Handling
Safety
Sodium methyl sulfate is corrosive and toxic.
Storage
In air-tight bottles and containers.
Disposal
Should be added in large amounts of water and neutralized with a base.
