POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 40% SOLUTION For Synthesis

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POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 40% SOLUTION For Synthesis Specification

Shelf Life
1-2 years under proper storage conditions

Melting Point
Not applicable for the solution; pure KOH: 406C (solid form)

Physical Form
Liquid (40% aqueous solution)

EINECS No
215-181-3

Usage
For synthesis and laboratory purposes

Taste
Bitter soapy

Molecular Formula
KOH

Purity
40% 1%

Properties
Highly alkaline corrosive reacts exothermically with water hygroscopic

Application
Used in chemical synthesis as a strong base in laboratories in potassium salts manufacturing and in pH adjustment

Structural Formula
K OH

Refractive Rate
1.409 (approximate for 40% solution)

Shape
Liquid form

Smell
Odorless

Molecular Weight
56.11 g/mol

Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool dry well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as acids

Appearance
Colorless to slightly cloudy liquid

HS Code
2815.20

Solubility
Highly soluble in water; also dissolves in alcohols and glycerol

CAS No
1310-58-3

Density
1.45 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Ingredients
40% Potassium Hydroxide 60% Water

Grade
For Synthesis Grade

Ph Level
Strongly alkaline (approximately 14 in concentrated solution)

Poisonous
YES

About POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 40% SOLUTION For Synthesis

Potassium Hydroxide 40% Solution for Synthesis is a highly alkaline corrosive liquid used as a strong base in chemical synthesis and pH adjustment. The colorless to slightly cloudy liquid with a bitter soapy taste is formulated with 40% potassium hydroxide and 60% water. With a molecular weight of 56.11 g/mol, it has a pH level of approximately 14 in concentrated solution. This product is widely utilized in laboratories for manufacturing potassium salts and various industrial applications. It is stored in tightly sealed containers away from acids and incompatible materials.