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Potassium carbonate, anhydrous, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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.

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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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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
pH 11.5 to 12.5
Quantity 2500 g
Linear Formula K2CO3
Beilstein 4267587
Merck Index 14,7619
Solubility Information Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in acetone,and alcohol.
IUPAC Name dipotassium carbonate
Formula Weight 138.21
Percent Purity 99%
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 2.29
Chemical Name or Material Potassium carbonate, anhydrous
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  • Potassium carbonate anhydrous
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  • 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 : Potassium carbonate

RUO – Research Use Only

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