Description

Calcium Methoxide is an inorganic chemical compound widely utilized as a versatile catalyst and reagent. Its primary value lies in its strong basicity and nucleophilicity, making it essential for various condensation and transesterification reactions in industrial chemistry. This product is particularly critical for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biodiesel, and fine chemical synthesis sectors who require a highly reactive and pure alkaline agent.

Application

• Biodiesel Production: Acts as a highly effective heterogeneous catalyst for the transesterification of vegetable oils and fats.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key reagent and strong base in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Polymer Industry: Used as a catalyst in polymerization reactions, including the production of polyesters and other condensation polymers.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in various organic synthesis processes, such as Claisen condensations and alkoxide-mediated reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable laboratory reagent for developing new synthetic methodologies and catalytic processes.
• Precursor Material: Used in the preparation of other calcium compounds and advanced ceramic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Methoxide
CAS No.	2556-53-8
Molecular Formula	C2H6CaO2
Molecular Weight	102.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Methoxide; Calcium Methylate; Calcium Dimethoxide; Methanol, calcium salt; Calcium methoxide solution; Methyl alcohol, calcium salt; Calcium bis(methoxide); Calcium methanolate
EINECS	219-854-7

Quality Control

Our Calcium Methoxide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Calcium Methoxide)	≥ 95.0 %
Calcium Content	38.0 - 40.0 %
Methanol Content	≤ 1.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Particle Size (Typical)	Passes through 100 mesh

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