Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate, 98%

Name: Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014078

About Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate, 98%

Listed under CAS 6100-20-5, Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate is an alkali metal compound available from Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of 98%. The compound has the formula C4H7KO10, corresponding to a molecular weight of 254.19 g/mol. The IUPAC name is potassium, 2-hydroxy-2-oxoacetate. Oxalic acid. Dihydrate. Common synonyms include Oxalic acid hemipotassium salt and Potassium trihydrogen dioxalate dihydrate.

In its supplied form it is a colourless to white powder, crystals or chunk. Key physical data: a density of 3.38 g/mL at 25 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for analytical determinations, biological staining and paints, coatings and inks. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate in 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical determinations
Biological staining
Paints, coatings & inks

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-014078
CAS Number	6100-20-5
IUPAC name	potassium;2-hydroxy-2-oxoacetate;oxalic acid;dihydrate
Molecular formula	C₄H₇KO₁₀
Molecular weight	254.19 g/mol
Exact mass	253.9676
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29171190
InChIKey	KPFHSTZUXXJAES-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	C(=O)(C(=O)O)O.C(=O)(C(=O)[O-])O.O.O.[K+]
PubChem CID	23664780

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Colourless to white powder, crystals or chunk
Density	3.38 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 10
TPSA	154 Å²
Synonyms	Oxalic acid hemipotassium salt, Potassium trihydrogen dioxalate dihydrate, Potassium oxalate (KH3(C2O4)2) dihydrate, Ethanedioic acid, potassium salt, hydrate (2:1:2), Potassium tetraoxalate dihydrate, Oxalic Acid Potassium Salt Dihydrate, Potassium tetraoxalate dihydrate, 99%

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302+H312Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P362 + P364, 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

Other grades of CAS 6100-20-5

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Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate, GR 99%+

CAS: 6100-20-5
Formula: C₄H₇KO₁₀
MW: 254.19 g/mol

VQ-003213

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate, 98% is 6100-20-5. It is also known as Oxalic acid hemipotassium salt, Potassium trihydrogen dioxalate dihydrate, Potassium oxalate (KH3(C2O4)2) dihydrate.

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

Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate, 98% has the molecular formula C4H7KO10 and a molecular weight of 254.19 g/mol.

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

We supply Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate, 98% in (98%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

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

Yes. Every lot of Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate, 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 tetraoxalate, dihydrate, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium tetraoxalate, dihydrate, 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.