Potassium thioacetate, 98%

About Potassium thioacetate, 98%

Potassium thioacetate is an organosulfur compound carrying the CAS registry number 10387-40-3 with a typical assay of 98%. The compound has the formula C2H3KOS, corresponding to a molecular weight of 114.21 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is potassium ethanethioate. It is also known as Ethanethioic acid potassium salt or Thioacetic acid potassium salt.

The material typically appears as white to light yellow to light orange powder or crystals. Reported physical data include a melting point of 176 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, Potassium thioacetate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium thioacetate, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010953
CAS Number	10387-40-3
IUPAC name	potassium ethanethioate
Molecular formula	C₂H₃KOS
Molecular weight	114.21 g/mol
Exact mass	113.9542
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29399900
InChIKey	AFNBMGLGYSGFEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CC(=O)[S-].[K+]
PubChem CID	4463282

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to light yellow to light orange powder or crystals
Melting point	176 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	18.1 Å²
Synonyms	Ethanethioic acid potassium salt, Thioacetic acid potassium salt, Thiolacetic acid potassium salt, S-Potassium thioacetate, Acetic acid, thio-, potassium salt, Ethanethioic acid, potassium salt (1:1), SPotassium thioacetate, Acetic acid, thio, potassium salt, Acetic acid, thio, potassium salt (8CI), Acetic acid, thio-, potassium salt (8CI), Ethanethioic acid, potassium salt, potassium acetylsulfanide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium thioacetate, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium thioacetate, 98% is 10387-40-3. It is also known as Ethanethioic acid potassium salt, Thioacetic acid potassium salt, Thiolacetic acid potassium salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium thioacetate, 98%?

Potassium thioacetate, 98% has the molecular formula C2H3KOS and a molecular weight of 114.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium ethanethioate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium thioacetate, 98% can I order?

We supply Potassium thioacetate, 98% in (98%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium thioacetate, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium thioacetate, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Potassium thioacetate, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium thioacetate, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.