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Potassium hydroxide, 50% w/v aqueous solution
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Potassium hydroxide 50% w/v aqueous solution is a strong base used primarily in chemical synthesis, pH adjustment, and industrial cleaning applications. It is also used to make liquid soaps, as the electrolyte in alkaline storage batteries, in electroplating, and as a wet etchant in semiconductor manufacturing. This product has the CAS number 1310-58-3, a molecular formula of HKO, and a molecular weight of 55.0977. Molekula supplies Potassium hydroxide 50% w/v aqueous solution from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90018567
- CAS Number
- 1310-58-3
- IUPAC Name
- potassium hydroxide
- EC Number
- 215-181-3
- Molecular Formula
- HKO
- Molecular Weight
- 55.0977
- 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
Synonyms
- Caswell No. 693
- Caustic potash
- Cyantek CC 723
- Hydroxyde de potassium
- Kali causticum
- Potash lye
- Potassa
- Potasse caustique
- Potassium hydrate
- Potassium hydroxide (K(OH))
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Frequently asked questions
What is Potassium hydroxide 50% w/v aqueous solution used for?
It is commonly used as a strong base in chemical synthesis, pH adjustment, and various industrial cleaning or manufacturing processes.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is HKO and the molecular weight is 55.0977 g/mol.
How should this product be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container, ensuring it is kept away from incompatible substances.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Potassium hydroxide in various quantities, including bulk volumes to meet your specific industrial requirements.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory and quality compliance.
What is the CAS number for this product?
The CAS number for Potassium hydroxide is 1310-58-3.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.