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Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Potassium carbonate, anhydrous, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals


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Additional Details: CAS Number: 584-08-7 Weight: 0.50000kg


Quantity 500 g

Disclaimers: RUO – Research Use Only

Product Code. 11457967

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  • Description and Specification
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  • Safety and Handling
Description and Specification

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 584-08-7
Molecular Formula CK2O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 138.21
MDL Number MFCD00011382
InChI Key BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym potassium carbonate,dipotassium carbonate,potash,potassium carbonate, anhydrous,carbonic acid, dipotassium salt,carbonate of potash,pearl ash,salt of tartar,kaliumcarbonat,potassiumcarbonate
PubChem CID 11430
SMILES [K+].[K+].[O-]C([O-])=O

Specification

Chemical Name or Material Potassium carbonate
Melting Point 891°C
Name Note anhydrous
CAS 584-08-7
pH 11.5 to 12.5
Quantity 500 g
Molecular Formula CK2O3
Linear Formula K2CO3
MDL Number MFCD00011382
Beilstein 4267587
Merck Index 14,7619
Synonym potassium carbonate,dipotassium carbonate,potash,potassium carbonate, anhydrous,carbonic acid, dipotassium salt,carbonate of potash,pearl ash,salt of tartar,kaliumcarbonat,potassiumcarbonate
Synonym potassium carbonate,dipotassium carbonate,potash,potassium carbonate, anhydrous,carbonic acid, dipotassium salt,carbonate of potash,pearl ash,salt of tartar,kaliumcarbonat,potassiumcarbonate
Synonym potassium carbonate,dipotassium carbonate,potash,potassium carbonate, anhydrous,carbonic acid, dipotassium salt,carbonate of potash,pearl ash,salt of tartar,kaliumcarbonat,potassiumcarbonate
Synonym potassium carbonate,dipotassium carbonate,potash,potassium carbonate, anhydrous,carbonic acid, dipotassium salt,carbonate of potash,pearl ash,salt of tartar,kaliumcarbonat,potassiumcarbonate
Synonym potassium carbonate,dipotassium carbonate,potash,potassium carbonate, anhydrous,carbonic acid, dipotassium salt,carbonate of potash,pearl ash,salt of tartar,kaliumcarbonat,potassiumcarbonate
Synonym potassium carbonate,dipotassium carbonate,potash,potassium carbonate, anhydrous,carbonic acid, dipotassium salt,carbonate of potash,pearl ash,salt of tartar,kaliumcarbonat,potassiumcarbonate
Synonym potassium carbonate,dipotassium carbonate,potash,potassium carbonate, anhydrous,carbonic acid, dipotassium salt,carbonate of potash,pearl ash,salt of tartar,kaliumcarbonat,potassiumcarbonate
Synonym potassium carbonate,dipotassium carbonate,potash,potassium carbonate, anhydrous,carbonic acid, dipotassium salt,carbonate of potash,pearl ash,salt of tartar,kaliumcarbonat,potassiumcarbonate
Synonym potassium carbonate,dipotassium carbonate,potash,potassium carbonate, anhydrous,carbonic acid, dipotassium salt,carbonate of potash,pearl ash,salt of tartar,kaliumcarbonat,potassiumcarbonate
Synonym potassium carbonate,dipotassium carbonate,potash,potassium carbonate, anhydrous,carbonic acid, dipotassium salt,carbonate of potash,pearl ash,salt of tartar,kaliumcarbonat,potassiumcarbonate
Solubility Information Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in acetone,and alcohol.
InChI Key BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES [K+].[K+].[O-]C([O-])=O
IUPAC Name dipotassium carbonate
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 138.21
PubChem CID 11430
Formula Weight 138.21
Percent Purity 99%
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 2.29

Applications
Potassium carbonate has a wide range of industrial and research applications. The major use of potassium carbonate is the manufacture of chemicals, fertilizers, soap and glass. It is used as a drying agent for solvents especially if there are traces of acids present, and as a scavenger of acids produced in organic synthesis. It is used as a buffering agent during the production of wine. It is also used as a fire suppressant in extinguishers. In organic synthesis, it is an extensively used reagent for the alkylation and arylation reactions on carbon, sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen centres. It is also used in aldol condensation, Michael reaction, acylation, Wittig reaction, Knoevenagel reaction, elimination reaction, epoxide opening, cyclization, metal-catalyzed cross coupling reaction, hydration, and a wide array of reactions.

Solubility
Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in acetone, and alcohol.

Notes
Potassium carbonate is a hygroscopic and deliquescent solid.

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Safety and Handling

[Potassium carbonate anhydrous]

[Warning]

[{code=EYE DAM. 2, sequence=1, description=Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2}, {code=SKIN IRRIT. 2, sequence=2, description=Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2}, {code=STOT SE 3, sequence=3, description=Specific target organ toxicity Category 3}]

[{code=H315, sequence=1, description=Causes skin irritation.}, {code=H319, sequence=2, description=Causes serious eye irritation.}, {code=H335, sequence=3, description=May cause respiratory irritation.}]

[{code=P280, sequence=51, description=Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.}, {code=P305+P351+P338, sequence=52, description=IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.}, {code=P332+P313, sequence=53, description=If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.}, {code=P337+P313, sequence=54, description=If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.}]

[{code=MIXTURE LIST, sequence=1, description=Contains : carbonic acid}]

[{code=GHS07, sequence=1, description=EXCLAMATION MARK}]


Product Identifier
  • Potassium carbonate anhydrous

Signal Word
  • Warning

Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement
  • H315- Causes skin irritation.
  • H319- Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335- May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement
  • P280- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P332+P313- If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P337+P313- If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental Information
  • MIXTURE LIST- Contains : carbonic acid