Potassium methoxide, pure, 0.1 N solution in Toluene/Methanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10733431	Thermo Scientific Acros 240605000	500 mL	Glass bottle
11954611	Thermo Scientific Acros 240600025	2.5 L	Glass bottle

Description

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 865-33-8, 67-56-1, 108-88-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 70.132
• Synonym: potassium methoxide, potassium methylate, potassium methanolate, methanol, potassium salt, unii-45myq0gwgb, 45myq0gwgb, potassiummethoxide, methanol, potassium salt 1:1, kome, meok
• IUPAC Name: potassium;methanolate

• Molecular Formula: CH3KO
• InChI Key: BDAWXSQJJCIFIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 23664618
• SMILES: C[O-].[K+]

Specifications

• Color: Colorless
• Molecular Formula: CH3KO
• Concentration: 0.1N, exact strength on the certificate of analysis
• Synonym: potassium methoxide, potassium methylate, potassium methanolate, methanol, potassium salt, unii-45myq0gwgb, 45myq0gwgb, potassiummethoxide, methanol, potassium salt 1:1, kome, meok
• InChI Key: BDAWXSQJJCIFIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: potassium;methanolate
• PubChem CID: 23664618
• Grade: Pure
• Flash Point: 7°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium methoxide

• CAS: 865-33-8, 67-56-1, 108-88-3
• Linear Formula: CH₃OK
• Density: 0.8500g/mL
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: may decompose.
• SMILES: C[O-].[K+]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 70.132
• Formula Weight: 70.13
• Specific Gravity: 0.85
• Physical Form: Liquid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium methoxide, 0.1N solution in toluene / methanol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.

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