Description

Potassium Phenolate is the potassium salt of phenol, a versatile intermediate and reagent with significant industrial utility. Its primary value lies in its role as a strong base and a source of the phenolate anion, which is crucial for various synthesis and modification processes. This compound is particularly important for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors seeking reliable, high-purity chemical building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate and a strong base in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Serves as a catalyst or modifying agent in the manufacture of phenolic resins and other specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a nucleophile or base in Williamson ether synthesis and other classic organic reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used as a standard reagent in laboratory-scale research for method development and process optimization.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediates: Functions in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Phenolate
CAS No.	100-67-4
Molecular Formula	C6H5KO
Molecular Weight	132.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Phenoxide; Phenol, potassium salt; Potassium carbolate; Phenolate potassium; Potassium phenate; KOPh; Phenoxy potassium
EINECS	202-874-5

Quality Control

Our Potassium Phenolate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Potassium Phenolate)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, colorless solution
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.