Description

Potassium Crotonate is the potassium salt of crotonic acid, a valuable organic intermediate with the CAS registry number 59471-15-7. This compound is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, prized for its reactivity as a nucleophile and its role in polymerization reactions. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new compounds or modify material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polymers and coatings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in various name reactions, such as Michael additions and alkylations, to construct complex molecular frameworks.
• Research & Development: A crucial reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and material science.
• Chemical Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in formulations to modify the properties of resins and adhesives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Crotonate
CAS No.	59471-15-7
Molecular Formula	C4H5KO2
Molecular Weight	124.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Crotonic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium 2-Butenoate; 2-Butenoic Acid, Potassium Salt; Potassium (E)-2-Butenoate; Potassium trans-2-Butenoate; Crotonate Potassium; But-2-enoic acid potassium salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium Crotonate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing 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 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling.

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	Contact for details

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