Description

Carbonic Acid, Monoethyl Ester, Potassium Salt is a potassium salt derivative of ethyl carbonate, characterized by its white to off-white crystalline or powder form. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and reagent in specialized organic synthesis and industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for applications requiring a source of potassium or the ethyl carbonate moiety.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug substances.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block in the production of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a reagent or catalyst in various organic transformations and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Polymer Industry: Can be employed as an additive or catalyst component in specific polymerization processes.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized as a high-purity chemical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbonic Acid, Monoethyl Ester, Potassium Salt
CAS No.	22719-67-1
Molecular Formula	C3H5KO3
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Ethyl Carbonate; Potassium Ethoxycarbonate; Ethyl Potassium Carbonate; Potassium Hydrogen Ethyl Carbonate; Monoethyl Carbonate Potassium Salt; Carbonic Acid Monoethyl Ester Potassium Salt; Ethyl Carbonate Potassium Salt; Potassium Monoethyl Carbonate
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Quality Control

Our Carbonic Acid, Monoethyl Ester, Potassium Salt is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking or decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids.

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.