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Potassium hydroxide, ACS, 85% min, K{2}CO{3} 2.0% max, Thermo Scientific Chemicals Product Code.: 11346808
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Potassium hydroxide, ACS, 85% min, K{2}CO{3} 2.0% max, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11346808
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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 013451.A9

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Description

For Use in Soap Manufacture, in Bleaching, As An Electrolyte

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1310-58-3
Molecular Formula HKO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 56.11
MDL Number MFCD00003553
InChI Key KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonym potassium hydroxide, caustic potash, potash lye, potassium hydrate, hydroxyde de potassium, potassa, potasse caustique, potassium hydroxide k oh, potassium hydroxide solution, caswell no. 693Show MoreShow Less
PubChem CID 14797
ChEBI CHEBI:32035
SMILES [OH-].[K+]

Specifications

Boiling Point 1320°C to 1324°C
Melting Point 360°C
Color White
Physical Form Pellets
Quantity 10 kg
Assay Percent Range 85% min.
Solubility Information Soluble in water,alcohol,and glycerol. Slightly soluble in ether.
IUPAC Name potassium hydroxide
Formula Weight 56.11
Grade ACS
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
Appearance White pellets
Vapor Pressure 0.13 hPa at 611°C.
Density 2.044
Chemical Name or Material Potassium hydroxide, For ACS analysis; Usually contains 10-15% water
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