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

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11316808	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 013451.18	50 g
11326808	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 013451.36	500 g
11336808	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 013451.A3	2 kg
11346808	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 013451.A9	10 kg

Description

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.

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: 1310-58-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 56.11
• InChI Key: KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• PubChem CID: 14797
• SMILES: [OH-].[K+]

• Molecular Formula: HKO
• MDL Number: MFCD00003553
• 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
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32035

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1320°C to 1324°C
• CAS: 1310-58-3
• Physical Form: Pellets
• MDL Number: MFCD00003553
• Merck Index: 14,7640
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,and glycerol; Slightly soluble in ether.
• SMILES: [OH-].[K+]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 56.11
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32035
• Percent Purity: ≥85%
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 2.044
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium hydroxide

• Melting Point: 360°C
• pH: 13.5
• Molecular Formula: HKO
• UN Number: UN1813
• 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
• InChI Key: KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• IUPAC Name: potassium hydroxide
• PubChem CID: 14797
• Formula Weight: 56.11
• Grade: ACS
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Assay: K₂CO₃ 2.0% max

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H314-H302;
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.

P234-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P390-P501c

H290-H302-H314-H335

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only