Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate, 99.9% (metals basis), 75% w/w soln.

Description

CAS: 3164-85-0 | C8H15KO2 | 182.30 g/mol

Used to convert the tert-butylammmonium salt of clavulanic acid into potassium clavulanate or clavulanate potassium. Also used as a catalyst for polyurethane systems (foams) and for unsaturated polyester resin systems.

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: 3164-85-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H15KO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 182.30
• MDL Number: MFCD00045896
• InChI Key: ZUFQCVZBBNZMKD-UHFFFAOYNA-M
• PubChem CID: 23669619
• SMILES: [K+].CCCCC(CC)C([O-])=O

• Odor: Characteristic
• Linear Formula: K[OOCCH(C₂H₅)C₄H₉]
• Quantity: 2 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Synonym: potassium 2-ethylhexanoate, hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, potassium salt, 2-ethylhexanoic acid potassium salt, 2-ethylhexanoic acid, potassium salt, hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, potassium salt 1:1, potassium2-ethylhexanoate, dsstox_cid_7525, dsstox_rid_78488, dsstox_gsid_27525, ksc493c3p
• Solubility Information: Partly miscible with water.
• IUPAC Name: potassium;2-ethylhexanoate
• Formula Weight: 182.3
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 75% w/w soln.
• Physical Form: Viscous Liquid
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H318-H361
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H361-H373 Flammable liquid and vapor. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P264b-P281-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	221-625-7
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

For Manufacturing and Laboratory Use. Not for beverage use