Description

Ethanedioic Acid,1-Methyl Ester, Potassium Salt (1:1) is a high-purity potassium salt derivative of methyl oxalate, offering a stable and soluble source of the oxalate anion. This compound is valued for its role as a specialized reagent and intermediate in fine chemical synthesis and analytical chemistry. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for processes requiring controlled oxalate chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Serves as a standard or precipitating agent in quantitative analysis and titrimetric methods.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block or catalyst in the production of specialty chemicals, dyes, and ligands.
• Agrochemical Formulation: Employed as an intermediate in the development of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic pathways.
• Metal Chelation & Treatment: Functions in processes related to metal ion sequestration, purification, or surface treatment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanedioic Acid,1-Methyl Ester, Potassium Salt (1:1)
CAS No.	10304-09-3
Molecular Formula	C3H3KO4
Molecular Weight	142.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium methyl oxalate; Methyl oxalate potassium salt; Monomethyl oxalate potassium salt; Potassium hydrogen methyl oxalate; Oxalic acid monomethyl ester potassium salt; Potassium 2-methoxy-2-oxoacetate; KOOC-COOCH3; 1-Methyl ethanedioate potassium salt
EINECS	233-682-4

Quality Control

Our Ethanedioic Acid,1-Methyl Ester, Potassium Salt (1:1) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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 or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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