KOH Potassium Hydroxide CAS 1310-58-3

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CAS NO.： 1310-58-3

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Specification： Assay≥90%; Assay≥90%; Assay≥95%; Assay≥95%; 80% Chemicla Purity, 85% Analytical Purity, 85% Premium Purity

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Overview

Properties

OVERVIEW

Product Name: Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)

Basic Information:

Chemical Formula: KOH
Molecular Weight: Approximately 56.11 grams/mol
Appearance: White Flake Solid
Density: Approximately 2.044 g/cm³
Melting Point: Approximately 360°C
Boiling Point: Approximately 1,327°C
Solubility: Highly soluble in water, forming an alkaline solution
Purity: Potassium hydroxide is available in various purity grades to meet specific requirements.

90% (Tech Grade, Food Grade)

95% (Tech Grade, Food Grade)

Reagent Grade (80%, 85% Analytical Pure, 85% High Purity)

Application Description:

Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a significant chemical compound used across various industries. Here are some of its primary applications:

Alkaline Adjuster: KOH serves as an alkaline adjuster, utilized to regulate pH levels. It finds applications in chemical laboratories for pH adjustment in experimental solutions and in industries for the production of soap, detergents, and other alkaline chemicals.
Battery Manufacturing: KOH is an essential ingredient in battery manufacturing, particularly in alkaline batteries such as zinc-manganese batteries. It is used in the electrolyte to facilitate the proper functioning of batteries.
Food Processing: In the food industry, potassium hydroxide is employed as a food processing agent to adjust the pH of food products. It is also used in the preparation of certain foods like gummy candies and chocolate.
Textile Industry: KOH acts as a degreasing agent in the textile industry, helping to remove oils and impurities from textiles.
Chemical Synthesis: Potassium hydroxide is widely used in organic synthesis reactions, enabling the preparation of various compounds such as alcohols, ethers, and esters.

Certificates: KASHER, HALAL, REACH

Properties

Potassium hydroxide, also known as lye is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula KOH. Also commonly referred to as caustic potash, it is a potent base that is marketed in several forms including pellets, flakes, and powders. It is used in various chemical, industrial and manufacturing applications. Potassium hydroxide is also a precursor to other potassium compounds. Potassium hydroxide is used in food to adjust pH, as a stabilizer, and as a thickening agent. This ingredient has been considered as generally safe as a direct human food ingredient by the FDA, based upon the observance of several good manufacturing practice conditions of use. In addition to the above uses, potassium hydroxide is also used in making soap, as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries and in electroplating, lithography, and paint and varnish removers. Liquid drain cleaners contain 25 to 36% of potassium hydroxide. Medically, potassium hydroxide (KOH) is widely used in the wet mount preparation of various clinical specimens for microscopic visualization of fungi and fungal elements in skin, hair, nails, and even vaginal secretions,. Recently, it has been studied for efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of warts. It was determined that topical KOH solution was found to be a safe and effective treatment of plane warts.

CAS No.

1310-58-3

Formula

KOH

Molecular Mass

56.10560

Exact Mass

55.96640

PSA

23.06000

Logp

-0.17680