Description

Potassium Methoxide is a powerful base and catalyst widely used in organic synthesis and industrial processes. Its high reactivity makes it a critical reagent for transesterification, condensation, and deprotonation reactions, offering efficiency and selectivity. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biodiesel, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable and consistent performance.

Application

• Biodiesel Production: Acts as a highly effective catalyst for the transesterification of vegetable oils or animal fats.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a strong base in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Used in condensation reactions, such as the Claisen condensation, and for the preparation of methoxy-substituted compounds.
• Polymer Industry: Employed as an initiator or catalyst in certain polymerization processes.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized as a deprotonating agent for acidic hydrocarbons and in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds.
• Catalyst Preparation: A precursor for other alkali metal catalysts and reagents used in specialized chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Methoxide
CAS No.	865-33-8
Molecular Formula	CH3KO
Molecular Weight	70.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Methoxide; Potassium Methylate; Methanol, potassium salt; Methyl alcohol, potassium salt; Potassium methanolate; Potassium methoxide solution; CH3OK; Potassium methoxide powder
EINECS	212-736-1

Quality Control

Our Potassium Methoxide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise purity and compositional specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Potassium Methoxide)	≥ 95.0 %
Potassium Hydroxide	≤ 1.0 %
Methanol	≤ 0.5 %
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5 %

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