Name | Potassium ethoxide |
Synonyms | Potassium alcohol Potassium ethylate Potassium ethoxide potassium ethanolate Ethanol,potassiumsalt Potassium ethoxide solution |
CAS | 917-58-8 |
EINECS | 213-029-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C2H5O.K/c1-2-3;/h2H2,1H3;/q-1;+1 |
Molecular Formula | C2H5KO |
Molar Mass | 84.16 |
Density | 0.894g/mLat 25°C |
Melting Point | 250°C (dec.) |
Boling Point | -78.5°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 70°F |
Water Solubility | It reacts vigorously with water. |
Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, ether |
Vapor Presure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
Appearance | Powder |
Specific Gravity | 0.894 |
Color | white to off-white |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: STEL 1000 ppmOSHA: TWA 1000 ppm(1900 mg/m3)NIOSH: IDLH 3300 ppm; TWA 1000 ppm(1900 mg/m3) |
Storage Condition | Flammables area |
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. |
Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.39 |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R14 - Reacts violently with water R34 - Causes burns R10 - Flammable |
Safety Description | S8 - Keep container dry. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S43 - In case of fire use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used.) S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. |
UN IDs | UN 3274 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29051900 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |
LogP | -0.3 at 25℃ |
EPA chemical substance information | information is provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |