Potassium methoxide, extra pure >97%

Name: Potassium methoxide, extra pure >97%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019960

About Potassium methoxide, extra pure >97%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium methoxide (Extra Pure grade), an organic building block registered under CAS number 865-33-8 at a purity of above 97%. Formula CH3KO, molecular weight 70.13 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is potassium methanolate. Alternative names: Potassium methylate and Methanol, potassium salt.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Potassium methoxide in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium methoxide, extra pure >97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-019960
CAS Number	865-33-8
IUPAC name	potassium methanolate
Molecular formula	CH₃KO
Molecular weight	70.13 g/mol
Exact mass	69.9821
Grade	Extra Pure
Purity / assay	>97%
InChIKey	BDAWXSQJJCIFIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID	23664618

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
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 methoxide, extra pure >97%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium methoxide, extra pure >97% is 865-33-8. It is also known as Potassium methylate, Methanol, potassium salt, Methanol, potassium salt (1:1).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium methoxide, extra pure >97%?

Potassium methoxide, extra pure >97% has the molecular formula CH3KO and a molecular weight of 70.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium methanolate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium methoxide, extra pure >97% can I order?

We supply Potassium methoxide, extra pure >97% in Extra Pure (>97%) 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 methoxide, extra pure >97%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium methoxide, extra pure >97% 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 methoxide, extra pure >97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium methoxide, extra pure >97% 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.