Molekula
Potassium hydroxide 3M aq. solution
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Potassium hydroxide 3M aqueous solution is a strong alkaline reagent used in chemical synthesis, pH adjustment, and industrial processes. Typical applications include alkalimetric titrations in analytical chemistry, liquid soap manufacture, electroplating, and serving as the electrolyte in alkaline storage batteries. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a high corrosive potential. CAS: 1310-58-3, Molecular formula: KOH, Molecular weight: 56.11 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Potassium hydroxide 3M aq. solution from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colourless solution |
| Assay | 2.9-3.1M |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90037871 |
| CAS Number | 1310-58-3 |
| IUPAC Name | potassium hydroxide |
| EC Number | 215-181-3 |
| Molecular Formula | KOH |
| Molecular Weight | 56.11 |
| Exact Mass | 55.9664 |
| SMILES | [OH-].[K+] |
| InChIKey | KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/K.H2O/h;1H2/q+1;/p-1 |
| PubChem CID | 14797 |
| UN Number | UN1814 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2815.20.0090 |
| Tariff Code | 2815200000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
Hazard statements
- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H303 May be harmful if swallowed
- H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is potassium hydroxide 3M aqueous solution used for?
It is commonly used in the production of soaps, detergents, and as a pH adjuster in industrial processes.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of potassium hydroxide?
The formula is KOH and the molecular weight is 56.11 g/mol.
How should potassium hydroxide 3M solution be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of potassium hydroxide 3M solution does Molekula supply?
We supply reagent grade potassium hydroxide 3M aqueous solution.
Can Molekula supply potassium hydroxide 3M solution in bulk?
Yes, we can supply bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with my order of potassium hydroxide 3M solution?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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