Description

Potassium Ethylate is a powerful alkoxide base and catalyst widely used in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for driving key reactions like esterification, transesterification, and condensation, offering superior reactivity in non-aqueous systems. It is a critical reagent for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking efficient and selective synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: As a strong base for deprotonation and condensation reactions in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biodiesel Production: A highly effective catalyst for the transesterification of vegetable oils and fats into fatty acid methyl esters (FAME).
• Polymer & Resin Manufacturing: Used as an initiator or catalyst in the production of specialized polymers and synthetic resins.
• Fine Chemical Intermediates: Facilitates Claisen condensations, alkoxylations, and other reactions to build complex molecular structures.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Solvent Systems: Acts as a base in various non-aqueous reaction media, particularly in ethanol-based solutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Ethylate
CAS No.	917-58-8
Molecular Formula	C2H5KO
Molecular Weight	84.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Ethoxide; Ethanol, potassium salt; Potassium ethanolate; Ethyl alcohol, potassium salt; Potassium ethylate; KOEt
EINECS	213-029-0

Quality Control

Our Potassium Ethylate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reactive nature, the material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, moisture, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as KOEt)	Min. 95%
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)	Max. 1.0%
Ethanol Content	Contact for details
Insolubles in Toluene	Max. 0.5%

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