Calcium methoxide
Synonym(s):Calcium dimethoxide
- CAS NO.：2556-53-8
- Empirical Formula: C2H6CaO2
- Molecular Weight: 102.15
- MDL number: MFCD00058816
- EINECS: 219-873-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06
What is Calcium methoxide?
The Uses of Calcium methoxide
Calcium methoxide can be used as a catalyst in the transesterification of oil to produce biodiesel.
General Description
Calcium methoxide is an alkaline earth metal compound that can be used as a calcium catalyst. It is a solid base catalyst that shows excellent catalytic activity and stability. It can be synthesized by reacting calcined calcium carbonate with methanol reflux under a nitrogen flow.
Properties of Calcium methoxide
| Melting point: | >385 °C (lit.) |
| form | Powder |
| color | off-white |
| Sensitive | moisture sensitive |
| Hydrolytic Sensitivity | 7: reacts slowly with moisture/water |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2556-53-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Methanol, calcium salt (2556-53-8) |
Safety information for Calcium methoxide
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for Calcium methoxide
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