Sodium methylate is a white amorphous powder. It reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide, a corrosive material, and methyl alcohol, a flammable liquid. The heat from this reaction may be sufficient to ignite surrounding combustible material or the sodium methylate itself if the water is present in only small amounts. It is used to process edible fats and oils, and to make other chemicals.A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of FORMALDEHYDE and ACETIC ACID, in chemical synthesis, antifreeze, and as a solvent. Ingestion of methanol is toxic and may cause blindness.

1. Sodium methoxide has a wide range of applications, mainly used in the production of sulfonamides and other pharmaceuticals.

2. Used as an alkaline condensing agent and catalyst in organic synthesis for the synthesis of fragrances, dyes, etc. It is a raw material for vitamin B1, vitamin A and sulfadiazine.

3. Used as a raw material for medicine and pesticides, and an important material for the synthesis of sulfamidine, sulfamethoxazole, sulfonamide synergists and other drugs.

4. Used as a catalyst in the processing of edible fats and cooking oils (especially lard) to modify the fat structure for applications such as margarine. It must be removed from the final food product.