Project Description
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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PRODUCT |
Potassium methoxide |
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CAS # |
865-33-8 |
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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 |
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FORMULA |
CH4O.K |
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HAZARD |
4.2 Spontaneously Combustible |
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MOLECULAR WEIGHT |
70.13 |
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SMILES |
[K+].C[O-]
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INCHI |
BDAWXSQJJCIFIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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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 |






























