| Identification | More | [Name]
Potassium ethylate | [CAS]
917-58-8 | [Synonyms]
Ethanol,potassiumsalt
POTASSIUM ETHOXIDE 24 WT. % SOLUTION
potassium ethanolate
Potassium ethoxide solution
Potassium alcohol
POTASSIUM ETHOXIDE, 20 WT.% SOLUTION IN ETHYL ALCOHOL
Potassium ethoxide, 95+%
Potassiumethoxide,15%w/vinethanol,99+%(metalsbasis)
Kaliumethanolat
Potassium ethoxide
Potassium ethylate
POTASSIUM ETHOXIDE, 21% in ethanol
Potassium ethoxide, 92+%
Ethoxypotassium | [EINECS(EC#)]
213-029-0 | [Molecular Formula]
C2H5KO | [MDL Number]
MFCD00054277 | [Molecular Weight]
84.16 | [MOL File]
917-58-8.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
solid | [Melting point ]
250°C (dec.) | [Boiling point ]
-78.5°C (rough estimate) | [density ]
0.894 g/mL at 25 °C
| [vapor pressure ]
0Pa at 25℃ | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.39
| [Fp ]
70 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Flammables area | [solubility ]
Soluble in ethanol, ether | [form ]
Powder | [color ]
white to off-white | [Specific Gravity]
0.894 | [Stability:]
Stable, but highly flammable. Reacts violently with water. Contact with damp air may lead to heating of the solid, which could in turn ignite it, or materials with which it is in contact. Incompatible with air, water, moisture, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents, reducing agents. | [Water Solubility ]
It reacts vigorously with water. | [Hydrolytic Sensitivity]
8: reacts rapidly with moisture, water, protic solvents | [Sensitive ]
Moisture Sensitive | [Exposure limits]
ACGIH: STEL 1000 ppm
OSHA: TWA 1000 ppm(1900 mg/m3)
NIOSH: IDLH 3300 ppm; TWA 1000 ppm(1900 mg/m3) | [CAS DataBase Reference]
917-58-8(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
917-58-8(EPA Substance) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
F,C | [Risk Statements ]
R11:Highly Flammable.
R14:Reacts violently with water.
R34:Causes burns. | [Safety Statements ]
S8:Keep container dry .
S16:Keep away from sources of ignition-No smoking .
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S43:In case of fire, use ... (indicate in the space the precise type of fire-fighting equipment. If water increases the risk add-Never use water) .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection . | [RIDADR ]
UN 3274 3/PG 2
| [WGK Germany ]
1
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HazardClass ]
3 | [PackingGroup ]
II | [HS Code ]
29051900 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
solid | [Uses]
Potassium Ethoxide is a solvent for the laboratory and industry in the manufacture of alcohol, pharmaceuticals, perfumery, and in other organic synthesis processes. | [Flammability and Explosibility]
Highlyflammable |
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