Potassium hydroxide powder, for molecular bio… 1310-58-3

Name: Potassium hydroxide powder, for molecular biology
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046578

About Potassium hydroxide powder, for molecular biology

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium hydroxide powder (Molecular Biology grade), a molecular biology reagent registered under CAS number 1310-58-3. The compound has the formula HKO, corresponding to a molecular weight of 56.11 g/mol. Systematically, it is named potassium hydroxide. Alternative names: Caustic potash and Potash lye.

It is supplied as a powder. 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 electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows and protein analysis. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium hydroxide powder in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium hydroxide powder, for molecular biology
Catalogue No.	VQ-046578
CAS Number	1310-58-3
IUPAC name	potassium hydroxide
Molecular formula	HKO
Molecular weight	56.11 g/mol
Exact mass	55.9664
Grade	Molecular Biology
HSN code	28152000
InChIKey	KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	[OH-].[K+]
PubChem CID	14797

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	1 Å²
Synonyms	Caustic potash, Potash lye, Potassium hydrate, Hydroxyde de potassium, Potasse caustique, Caustic-potash, Kali causticum, Cyantek CC 723, Potassium hydroxide (K(OH)), Potassio (idrossido di), Potassium (hydroxyde de), INS NO.525

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P330, P363, 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium hydroxide powder, for molecular biology?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium hydroxide powder, for molecular biology is 1310-58-3. It is also known as Caustic potash, Potash lye, Potassium hydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium hydroxide powder, for molecular biology?

Potassium hydroxide powder, for molecular biology has the molecular formula HKO and a molecular weight of 56.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium hydroxide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium hydroxide powder, for molecular biology can I order?

We supply Potassium hydroxide powder, for molecular biology in Molecular Biology 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 hydroxide powder, for molecular biology?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium hydroxide powder, for molecular biology 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 hydroxide powder, for molecular biology be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium hydroxide powder, for molecular biology 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.