Description

Potassium Cresolate is an organopotassium compound derived from cresol, serving as a versatile intermediate and reagent in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its strong basicity and nucleophilic properties, making it a valuable reactant for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds and the synthesis of complex organic molecules. This product is essential for research laboratories and industrial-scale chemical manufacturers, particularly in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors where precise, high-purity intermediates are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug precursors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a strong base and nucleophile in various condensation, alkylation, and polymerization reactions.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized catalysts and ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compounds.
• Specialty Polymer Production: Involved in the synthesis of phenolic resins and other high-performance polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Cresolate
CAS No.	12002-51-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7KO
Molecular Weight	146.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium cresoxide; Potassium cresylate; Cresol, potassium salt; Potassium methylphenoxide; Potassium o-cresolate; Potassium m-cresolate; Potassium p-cresolate; Phenol, methyl-, potassium salt
EINECS	234-424-7

Quality Control

Our Potassium Cresolate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including analysis via modern instrumental techniques. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles to meet the stringent requirements of our B2B partners.

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 a strong base; it must be kept away from moisture, acids, and incompatible materials. Use appropriate, non-reactive storage containers to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Potassium Cresolate)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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