Potassium ethoxide
Also known as: Potassium ethanolate, Potassium ethylate, Ethanol, potassium salt (1:1)
Potassium ethoxide (CAS 917-58-8) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2H5KO and a molecular weight of 84.159 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 250°C (dec.), a boiling point of 72.6ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.894 g/mL at 25 °C and a flash point of 21.1 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H251 and H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 917-58-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-1315098-7
- Molecular Formula
- C2H5KO
- Molecular Weight
- 84.159 g/mol
- Category
- Solvents
- Last updated
- 11/2/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 250°C (dec.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 72.6ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.894 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Flash Point | 21.1 °C |
| Exact Mass | 83.997749 |
| PSA | 23.06000 |
| LogP | 0.43680 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.39 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H251
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2942000000 |
|---|
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Potassium ethoxide?
The CAS number of Potassium ethoxide is 917-58-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium ethoxide?
Potassium ethoxide has molecular formula C2H5KO and molecular weight 84.159 g/mol.
Is Potassium ethoxide hazardous?
Potassium ethoxide has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H251; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Potassium ethoxide?
For Potassium ethoxide, Upstream Products: Ethanol, Thallium(I) ethoxide; Downstream Products: Ethyldiphenylphosphinate, Potassium phenoxide, Allyl ethyl ether.
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