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

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H314-H335-X
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H314 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	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
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ALCOHOLATES SOLUTION, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	213-029-0
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

For Manufacturing and Laboratory Use. Not for beverage use