Potassium hydroxide, ACS, 85% min, K{2}CO{3} 2.0% max, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

For Use in Soap Manufacture, in Bleaching, As An Electrolyte

In soap manufacture, in bleaching, as an electrolyte, as an absorbent, in dyestuffs, in liquid fertilizer, in electroplating, as a reagentPotassium hydroxide acts as a precursor for most of the soft and liquid soaps, and for numerous potassium-containing chemicals. It is widely used in the manufacture of detergents, fertilizer, rayon, paper, dyestuffs, various drugs, drug intermediates, fine chemicals, and petroleum products. In the field of organic chemistry, potassium hydroxide acts as a base, and is used in the synthesis of several organic compounds. Further, it finds application as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries, which are based on nickel-cadmium, nickel-hydrogen and manganese dioxide-zinc.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1310-58-3
• Molecular Formula: HKO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 56.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00003553
• InChI Key: KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium hydroxide, caustic potash, potash lye, potassium hydrate, hydroxyde de potassium, potassa, potasse caustique, potassium hydroxide k oh, potassium hydroxide solution, caswell no. 693
• PubChem CID: 14797
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32035
• SMILES: [OH-].[K+]

• Boiling Point: 1320°C to 1324°C
• Melting Point: 360°C
• pH: 13.5
• Physical Form: Pellets
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN1813
• Merck Index: 14,7640
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,and glycerol; Slightly soluble in ether.
• IUPAC Name: potassium hydroxide
• Formula Weight: 56.11
• Percent Purity: ≥85%
• Grade: ACS
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.044
• Assay: K₂CO₃ 2.0% max
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium hydroxide

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