Description

Cesium Methoxide is a powerful alkali metal alkoxide, widely recognized for its exceptional basicity and nucleophilicity in organic synthesis. This compound is crucial for facilitating high-yield reactions where milder bases are insufficient, offering superior reactivity in demanding chemical transformations. It is an essential reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for esterification, transesterification, and the synthesis of specialty cesium salts.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a strong base and nucleophile in esterification, transesterification, and Claisen condensation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Production: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring cesium incorporation or specific alkoxide-mediated steps.
• Precursor for Cesium Salts: Serves as a key starting material for the preparation of other high-purity cesium compounds and catalysts.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of thin films, coatings, and advanced ceramic materials via sol-gel and other deposition processes.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the production of specialty esters, ethers, and other value-added chemical products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cesium Methoxide
CAS No.	13106-69-9
Molecular Formula	CH3OCs
Molecular Weight	163.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Methoxycesium; Cesium Methylate; Cesium Methanolate; Cesium Methoxide Solution; Caesium Methoxide; Caesium Methylate; Caesium Methanolate; Cesium(1+) methoxide
EINECS	236-031-5

Quality Control

Our Cesium Methoxide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and our quality systems are designed to support applications requiring reliable and traceable material performance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent reaction with atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cesium Methoxide)	≥ 95.0 %
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0 %
Cesium (Cs) Content	Contact for details
Solubility (in Methanol)	Clear, colorless to slightly yellow solution

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.