Potassium carbonate, anhydrous, 99%

CAS: 584-08-7 | CK2O3 | 138.21 g/mol

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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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