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

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11383528	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 039161.AC	25 mL
11393528	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 039161.AE	100 mL

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 Weight (g/mol): 84.16
• InChI Key: RPDAUEIUDPHABB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 23670592
• SMILES: [K+].CC[O-]

• Molecular Formula: C2H5KO
• MDL Number: MFCD00054277
• Synonym: potassium ethoxide, potassium ethanolate, potassium ethylate, ethanol, potassium salt 1:1, potassium ethoxide solution, ethanol, potassium salt, potassiumethoxide, potassium alcohol, etok, koet
• IUPAC Name: potassium;ethanolate

Specifications

• CAS: 917-58-8
• Odor: Alcohol-like
• Linear Formula: KOCH₂CH₃
• UN Number: UN3274
• Synonym: potassium ethoxide, potassium ethanolate, potassium ethylate, ethanol, potassium salt 1:1, potassium ethoxide solution, ethanol, potassium salt, potassiumethoxide, potassium alcohol, etok, koet
• InChI Key: RPDAUEIUDPHABB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: potassium;ethanolate
• PubChem CID: 23670592
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium ethoxide

• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Molecular Formula: C2H5KO
• MDL Number: MFCD00054277
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: It reacts vigorously with water.
• SMILES: [K+].CC[O-]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 84.16
• Formula Weight: 84.16
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 15% w/v in ethanol
• Assay: (metals basis)

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H225-H314
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

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

H225-H314-H335-X

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

For Manufacturing and Laboratory Use. Not for beverage use