Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, L… 917-58-8

Name: Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-020640

About Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20%

Listed under CAS 917-58-8, Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol is an organic building block available from Vaqora Chemicals (LR grade), specified at 20% purity. Its molecular formula is C2H5KO and its molecular weight is 84.16 g/mol. Systematically, it is named potassium ethanolate. It is also known as Potassium ethoxide or Ethanol, potassium salt (1:1).

It is supplied as a solution. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mL, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20%
Catalogue No.	VQ-020640
CAS Number	917-58-8
IUPAC name	potassium ethanolate
Molecular formula	C₂H₅KO
Molecular weight	84.16 g/mol
Exact mass	83.9977
Grade	LR
Purity / assay	20%
HSN code	38220090
InChIKey	RPDAUEIUDPHABB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID	23670592

Physical properties
Physical form	Solution
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	23.1 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H251Self-heating, may catch fire
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P235, P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P407, P410, P413, P420, 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 ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20% is 917-58-8. It is also known as Potassium ethoxide, Ethanol, potassium salt (1:1), Potassium ethylate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20%?

Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20% has the molecular formula C2H5KO and a molecular weight of 84.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium ethanolate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20% can I order?

We supply Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20% in LR (20%) grade, in 100 mL packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20% 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 ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium ethoxide solution 20% in ethanol, LR 20% 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.