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C2H5KO
84.16 g/mol
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Potassium ethoxide

CAS917-58-8EC213-029-0
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organometallic
Primary Use
Strong base reagent for organic synthesis

Potassium ethoxide is a strong base reagent commonly used in organic synthesis. It is the potassium salt of ethanol, typically encountered as a solid or solution, and serves as a catalyst or reactant in various chemical transformations.

Strong base reagent for organic synthesis

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Corrosive
Corrosive
Danger
H251Self-heating; may catch fire
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

potassium ethanolate

InChIKey

RPDAUEIUDPHABB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC[O-].[K+]

Synonyms (8)
  • Ethanol, potassium salt
  • KOEt
  • Potassium Ethoxide (>85%)
  • Potassium ethanolate
  • Potassium ethoxide
  • Potassium ethylate