Potassium cetyl phosphate

Name: Potassium cetyl phosphate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040438

About Potassium cetyl phosphate

Potassium cetyl phosphate is an organic building block carrying the CAS registry number 17026-85-6. With the molecular formula C16H34KO4P, it has a molar mass of 360.51 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is potassium hexadecyl hydrogen phosphate. Alternative names: cetylphosphate potassium salt and Potassium hexadecyl hydrogenphosphate.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium cetyl phosphate in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium cetyl phosphate
Catalogue No.	VQ-040438
CAS Number	17026-85-6
IUPAC name	potassium hexadecyl hydrogen phosphate
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₃₄KO₄P
Molecular weight	360.51 g/mol
Exact mass	360.1832
InChIKey	RMGVATURDVPNOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOP(=O)(O)[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID	23672321

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	69.6 Å²
Synonyms	cetylphosphate potassium salt, Potassium hexadecyl hydrogenphosphate, 1-Hexadecanol, 1-(dihydrogen phosphate), potassium salt (1:1), 1-Hexadecanol, dihydrogen phosphate, monopotassium salt, 1-Hexadecanol 1-(dihydrogen phosphate) xpotassium salt, amfizol K, cetyl potassium phosphate, Phosphoric acid hydrogen hexadecyl=potassium salt, 1-Hexadecanol,dihydrogenphosphate,monopotassiumsalt, Potassiumhexadecylhydrogenphosphate, Phosphoric acid, cetyl ester, potassium salt

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P354 + P338, P317

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 cetyl phosphate?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium cetyl phosphate is 17026-85-6. It is also known as cetylphosphate potassium salt, Potassium hexadecyl hydrogenphosphate, 1-Hexadecanol, 1-(dihydrogen phosphate), potassium salt (1:1).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium cetyl phosphate?

Potassium cetyl phosphate has the molecular formula C16H34KO4P and a molecular weight of 360.51 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium hexadecyl hydrogen phosphate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium cetyl phosphate can I order?

We supply Potassium cetyl phosphate, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium cetyl phosphate?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium cetyl phosphate 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 cetyl phosphate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium cetyl phosphate 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.