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Potassium ethoxide, 99+% (metals basis), 15% w/v in ethanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Potassium ethoxide is used widely among others to alkaline varnish degradation . Potassium ethoxide is used as a strong base. It is used to perform transesterification reactions that yield ethyl esters. It is also a suitable base for the malonic ester synthesis. It is also used as Pharmaceutical Intermediates. Other applications include Nano-materials & Thin Films, Engineering & Environmental, Catalysis & Synthesis, Healthcare & Biochemical.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Colorless to Yellow |
| Odor | Alcohol-like |
| Linear Formula | KOCH2CH3 |
| Quantity | 25 mL |
| UN Number | UN3274 |
| Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
| Solubility Information | It reacts vigorously with water. |
| Formula Weight | 84.16 |
| Percent Purity | ≥99% |
| Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | 15% w/v in ethanol |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H225-H314-H335-X |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225-H314 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P235+P410-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ALCOHOLATES SOLUTION, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 213-029-0 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon |
For Manufacturing and Laboratory Use. Not for beverage use