Description

Ethyl Potassium Sulfate is an organosulfur compound and a potassium salt of ethyl sulfate. This specialty chemical is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and reagent in organic synthesis and industrial processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for constructing complex molecules and as a source of the ethyl sulfate anion.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug substances.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a source of the ethylsulfate group in various organic transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and novel compound synthesis.
• Catalyst and Co-catalyst Systems: Can be used in certain catalytic processes in chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Potassium Sulfate
CAS No.	563-17-7
Molecular Formula	C2H5KO4S
Molecular Weight	164.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Ethyl Sulfate; Ethylsulfuric Acid Potassium Salt; Sulfuric Acid, Monoethyl Ester, Potassium Salt; Potassium Ethoxysulfonate; Monoethyl Sulfate Potassium Salt; Potassium Ethyl Sulphate; Ethyl Potassium Sulphate
EINECS	209-246-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Potassium Sulfate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.