Description

Benzohydroxamic Acid Potassium Salt is a high-purity, organometallic reagent with significant chelating properties. This compound is valued for its ability to form stable complexes with various metal ions, making it a critical component in analytical chemistry and industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, metallurgical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring precise metal sequestration or analysis.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used as a selective chelating agent in the spectrophotometric determination and separation of metal ions like iron, copper, and vanadium.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of hydroxamic acid-based drug candidates, including histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors.
• Metal Extraction & Hydrometallurgy: Employed in solvent extraction processes for the recovery and purification of valuable metals from ores and industrial waste streams.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Acts as an effective corrosion inhibitor in cooling water systems and industrial formulations by forming protective layers on metal surfaces.
• Polymer Stabilizer: Functions as a metal deactivator and stabilizer in plastics and polymers to prevent catalytic degradation.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial research involving coordination chemistry, bioinorganic studies, and novel material synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzohydroxamic Acid Potassium Salt
CAS No.	32685-16-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6KNO2
Molecular Weight	175.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Benzohydroxamate; Benzhydroxamic Acid Potassium Salt; N-Phenylhydroxamic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium N-Hydroxybenzamide; K-BHA; BHA Potassium Salt; Potoassium Benzohydroxamic Acid; Benzohydroxamic Acid K Salt
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Quality Control

Our Benzohydroxamic Acid Potassium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, heavy metals, and loss on drying is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator or storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in water, methanol

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