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

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.

Specifications

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-]

• 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

For Manufacturing and Laboratory Use. Not for beverage use