Project Description
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT |
Potassium methoxide |
CAS # |
865-33-8 |
SYNONYM |
EC 212-736-1; EINECS 212-736-1; UNII-45MYQ0GWGB; Methanol, potassium salt; Methanol, potassium salt (1:1); Potassium methanolate;;Potassium methoxide;Potassium methylate |
FORMULA |
CH4O.K |
HAZARD |
4.2 Spontaneously Combustible |
MOLECULAR WEIGHT |
70.13 |
SMILES |
[K+].C[O-]
|
INCHI |
BDAWXSQJJCIFIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
INCHIKEY |
1S/CH3O.K/c1-2;/h1H3;/q-1;+1 |
NOTES | Potassium methoxide uses and applications include: Catalyst for transesterification and isomerization of fats and oils (food) Suggested storage of Potassium methoxide: Moisture-sensitive; absorbs CO2 from air; handle and store under nitrogen; keep away from ignition sources |