Description

Potassium Dihexyl Phosphate is an organophosphorus compound widely utilized as a high-performance anionic surfactant and extraction agent. Its value lies in its unique ability to act as a phase-transfer catalyst and metal ion complexant, making it critical for advanced separation and formulation processes. This chemical is essential for industries including mining, specialty chemicals, and lubricant additives, where precise interfacial activity and ion selectivity are required.

Application

• As a specialty surfactant and wetting agent in industrial cleaning formulations and emulsion systems.
• As an extraction agent in hydrometallurgy for the selective separation and recovery of rare earth and precious metals.
• As a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) in organic synthesis, facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases.
• As a corrosion inhibitor and additive component in advanced lubricant and metalworking fluid packages.
• As a stabilizer and dispersant in the production of pigments, ceramics, and other fine chemical suspensions.
• In analytical chemistry as a reagent for ion-pair chromatography and sample preparation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Dihexyl Phosphate
CAS No.	75641-00-8
Molecular Formula	C12H26KO4P
Molecular Weight	304.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Dihexyl Phosphoric Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium Di-n-hexyl Phosphate; DHP-K; Phosphoric Acid, Dihexyl Ester, Potassium Salt; Hexyl Phosphate Potassium Salt; K-DHP; PX-218 (potential trade name); Potassium Bis(hexyloxy)phosphinate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Dihexyl Phosphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including assay and impurity profiles, is provided to guarantee the product meets your specific technical requirements and supports regulatory compliance.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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