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Potassium carbonate, ACS, 99.0% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

It may be used in pharmaceutical laboratories as a drying agent or as a source of potassium. It is also used in fire extinguishers, to make soap, glass and to soften water. Aqueous potassium carbonate plays an important role in carbon dioxide absorption promoted by piperazine. It is also essential for the absorption of carbon dioxide promoted by boric acid. It is also useful for the synthesis of azoles and diazines.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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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

Specifications

Melting Point 891°C
Physical Form Granules
Quantity 1 kg
Beilstein 4267587
Merck Index 14,7619
Solubility Information Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.
IUPAC Name dipotassium;carbonate
Formula Weight 138.21
Percent Purity ≥99.0%
Grade ACS
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 2.29
Chemical Name or Material Potassium carbonate
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