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Potassium ethoxide, 99+% (metals basis), 15% w/v in ethanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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AA39161AC 25 mL
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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.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 917-58-8
Molecular Formula C2H5KO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 84.16
MDL Number MFCD00054277
InChI Key RPDAUEIUDPHABB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym potassium ethoxide, potassium ethanolate, potassium ethylate, ethanol, potassium salt 1:1, potassium ethoxide solution, ethanol, potassium salt, potassiumethoxide, potassium alcohol, etok, koet
PubChem CID 23670592
IUPAC Name potassium;ethanolate
SMILES [K+].CC[O-]

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
Physical Form Liquid
Assay (metals basis)
Chemical Name or Material Potassium ethoxide
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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