PROFILPELAJAR.COM

Sodium methoxide

Sodium methoxide is a chemical compound, with the chemical formula NaOCH3. It is an alkoxide salt of sodium. It is a strong base, too strong to exist in solution in water without reacting.[1]

Sodium methoxide is used to make biodiesel. It is a catalyst for a chemical reaction called transesterfication, which changes bio-based triglycerides and an alcohol (usually methanol) into fatty acid esters and glycerol. The fatty acid esters can then be purified into biodiesel.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Sodium methoxide". PubChem. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  2. ↑ Vyas, Amish P.; Verma, Jaswant L.; Subrahmanyam, N. (2010). "A review on FAME production processes". Fuel. 89: 1–9. doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2009.08.014.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.