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Potassium hydroxide 50% w/w aqueous solution
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Potassium hydroxide 50% w/w aqueous solution is a strong alkaline reagent used primarily in chemical synthesis, pH adjustment, and industrial cleaning applications. It also goes into liquid soap production, serves as the electrolyte in alkaline batteries, and is employed for wet etching in semiconductor fabrication and in electroplating. This product is identified by CAS number 1310-58-3 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Potassium hydroxide 50% w/w 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
- 90035205
- CAS Number
- 1310-58-3
- IUPAC Name
- potassium hydroxide
- EC Number
- 215-181-3
- 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/w aqueous solution used for?
It is commonly used as a strong base in chemical synthesis, industrial cleaning, and pH adjustment processes.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is KOH and the molecular weight is 56.11 g/mol.
How should Potassium hydroxide 50% w/w aqueous solution be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly closed containers, away from incompatible substances like acids.
What grade of Potassium hydroxide 50% w/w aqueous solution is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific grade and technical specifications currently in stock.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Potassium hydroxide in various quantities, from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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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.