Description

Potassium Ethyl Oxalate is a potassium salt of ethyl oxalic acid, a versatile organic intermediate with significant utility in fine chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty dyes, offering a reactive platform for further chemical modifications. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and organic synthesis laboratories seeking high-purity intermediates for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Acts as a key component in the synthesis of specialized dyes and colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for esterification reactions and as a source of the oxalate moiety.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Coordination Chemistry: Can function as a ligand or precursor in the formation of metal-organic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Ethyl Oxalate
CAS No.	1906-57-6
Molecular Formula	C4H5KO4
Molecular Weight	156.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium ethyl oxalate; Ethyl potassium oxalate; Potassium hydrogen ethyl oxalate; Monoethyl oxalate potassium salt; Oxalic acid, monoethyl ester, potassium salt; Ethyl hydrogen oxalate potassium salt; Potassium monoethyl oxalate; KOOCCOOC2H5
EINECS	217-619-7

Quality Control

Our Potassium Ethyl Oxalate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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