Description

Cesium Hydroxide is a powerful inorganic base and a key source of cesium ions. This highly reactive compound is valued for its exceptional basicity and solubility in organic solvents, making it a crucial catalyst and reagent in specialized chemical synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity alkali metal compounds for advanced applications.

Application

• Catalysis: Acts as a strong base catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly for condensation, isomerization, and polymerization reactions where milder alkalis are ineffective.
• Electrolyte Production: Used in the formulation of advanced electrolytes for high-density batteries and fuel cells due to its high ionic conductivity.
• Specialty Glass & Optics: A key raw material for producing high-refractive-index optical glass and radiation-sensitive scintillation crystals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical compounds where its strong basicity facilitates specific deprotonation steps.
• Petroleum Catalysis: Utilized in cracking and reforming catalysts to enhance yield and selectivity in hydrocarbon processing.
• Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials and chemical pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cesium Hydroxide
CAS No.	35103-79-8
Molecular Formula	CsOH
Molecular Weight	149.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Cesium hydrate; Caesium hydroxide; Cesium(I) hydroxide; Cesium monohydroxide; Caesium(I) hydroxide; CsOH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cesium Hydroxide is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, and we support compliance with global regulatory frameworks including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly hygroscopic nature, this product must be stored in a cool, dry place with minimal exposure to atmospheric moisture. Ideal storage conditions are in a sealed desiccator or under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or off-white crystalline solid / solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CsOH)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (by Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.05%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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