Description

Potassium Hypophosphite is an inorganic salt widely recognized for its role as a powerful reducing agent and source of hypophosphite anions. This compound is essential in industrial processes where controlled reduction or specific phosphorus incorporation is required. Key industries that utilize this chemical include electroless plating, pharmaceutical synthesis, and polymer production as a stabilizer or catalyst.

Application

• Electroless Nickel Plating: Serves as a critical reducing agent for depositing nickel-phosphorus alloys on metals, plastics, and ceramics, providing uniform, corrosion-resistant coatings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly those requiring the introduction of phosphorus-containing functional groups.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a flame retardant synergist and stabilizer in the production of certain polymers and plastics.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a specialized reducing agent in organic synthesis for selective reduction reactions.
• Water Treatment: Employed in certain formulations for scale and corrosion inhibition in industrial water systems.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a high-purity analytical reagent and research chemical in development labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hypophosphite
CAS No.	7782-87-8
Molecular Formula	KH2PO2
Molecular Weight	104.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphite; Potassium Phosphinate; Hypophosphorous Acid Potassium Salt; Monopotassium Hypophosphite; Phosphinic Acid Potassium Salt; KH2PO2; Potassium Hypophosphite Monohydrate (common hydrated form)
EINECS	231-913-4

Quality Control

Our Potassium Hypophosphite is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters are available for every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KH2PO2)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% Solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Water Insolubles	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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