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515051

Sigma-Aldrich

Potassium ethoxide solution

24 wt. % in ethanol

Synonym(s):

Potassium ethanolate, Potassium ethylate

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Linear Formula:
KOC2H5
CAS Number:
917-58-8
Molecular Weight:
84.16
MDL number:
MFCD00054277
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
PubChem Substance ID:
24873793
NACRES:
NA.22

concentration

24 wt. % in ethanol

refractive index

n20/D 1.39

density

0.894 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

[K+].CC[O-]

InChI

1S/C2H5O.K/c1-2-3;/h2H2,1H3;/q-1;+1

InChI key

RPDAUEIUDPHABB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Related Categories

Pictograms

FlameCorrosion
GHS02,GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H251,H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Self-heat. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Supplementary Hazards

EUH014

Storage Class Code

4.2 - Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

70.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

21.1 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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