Sodium methyl sulfate

Sodium methyl sulfate

Names
IUPAC name Sodium methyl sulfate
Other names Methyl sodium sulfate Methylsulfuric Acid Sodium Salt Sodium methyl sulphate
Properties
Chemical formula	CH3NaSO4
Molar mass	134.081 g/mol
Appearance	White solid
Melting point	210 °C (410 °F; 483 K)
Boiling point	Decomposes
Solubility in water	Reacts
Solubility	Reacts with alkali
Hazards
Safety data sheet	Sigma-Aldrich
Related compounds
Related compounds	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.

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.

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads

• Sodium methyl sulfate