Description

2-Butynedioic Acid Dipotassium Salt is a high-purity potassium salt derivative of acetylenedicarboxylic acid, serving as a versatile and reactive chemical intermediate. Its value lies in providing a stable, water-soluble source of the acetylenedicarboxylate moiety for controlled synthesis and complexation reactions. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors, where it is used in the development of active ingredients, ligands, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex molecules, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Acts as a precursor for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cycloaddition reactions and other organic transformations to construct complex ring systems.
• Polymer and Material Science: Utilized in the research and development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Butynedioic Acid Dipotassium Salt
CAS No.	14341-52-7
Molecular Formula	C4O4K2
Molecular Weight	206.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Acetylenedicarboxylate; Dipotassium Acetylenedicarboxylate; Acetylenedicarboxylic Acid Dipotassium Salt; Dipotassium But-2-ynedioate; But-2-ynedioic Acid, Dipotassium Salt
EINECS	238-299-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Butynedioic Acid Dipotassium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% Solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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