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Calcium methoxide
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Synonym(s):
Calcium dimethoxide
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Linear Formula:
Ca(OCH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.15
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
EC Number:
219-873-6
MDL number:
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.
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Application
Calcium methoxide can be used as a catalyst in the transesterification of oil to produce biodiesel.
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Danger
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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