Potassium carbonate, 98%, extra pure, anhydrous, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 584-08-7
• Molecular Formula: CK2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00011382
• InChI Key: BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: potassium carbonate, dipotassium carbonate, potash, potassium carbonate, anhydrous, carbonic acid, dipotassium salt, carbonate of potash, pearl ash, salt of tartar, kaliumcarbonat, potassiumcarbonate
• PubChem CID: 11430
• IUPAC Name: dipotassium;carbonate
• SMILES: [K+].[K+].[O-]C([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 891.0°C
• Quantity: 5 kg
• Linear Formula: K₂CO₃
• Merck Index: 15,774
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 1120g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: practically insoluble in ethanol, insoluble in acetone
• Formula Weight: 138.21
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Grade: Extra Pure
• Loss on Drying: 2.0% max.
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium carbonate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium carbonate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Carbonic acid, dipotassium salt

RUO – Research Use Only