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70.132 g/mol
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Potassium methoxide
CAS865-33-8EC212-736-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organometallic
Primary Use
base catalyst for transesterification
Potassium methoxide is a strong base and an alkoxide salt of methanol. It is primarily used as a catalyst for transesterification reactions, notably in the production of biodiesel.
catalyst for transesterificationbiodiesel production
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Safety Reference
Danger
H251Self-heating; may catch fire
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H228Flammable solid
H302Harmful if swallowed
H318Causes serious eye damage
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
potassium methanolate
InChIKey
BDAWXSQJJCIFIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C[O-].[K+]
Synonyms (12)
- FELDALAT KM
- KOMe
- Methanol, potassium salt
- Methoxy potassium
- Potassium methanolate
- Potassium methoxide
- Potassium methylate