Potassium Methoxide (25% w/w solution in methanol), CAS [[865-33-8]]

Product Overview

• Article Name: Potassium Methoxide (25% w/w solution in methanol), CAS [[865-33-8]]
• Biozol Catalog Number: USB-288256
• Supplier Catalog Number: 288256
• Alternative Catalog Number: USB-288256-100,USB-288256-250,USB-288256-1
• Manufacturer: US Biological
• Category: Biochemikalien

Product Description

Potassium methoxide can be used: As a methoxylating agent for methoxylation of bromo- and mesyloxyalkanes in the presence of an ionic liquid [bmim][BF4]. As a catalyst for the synthesis of dimethyl carbonate[2] and methyl formate. As a catalyst for the transesterification of sunflower oil for the production of biodiesel. Synonyms: Potassium methylate CAS Number: 865-33-8 Molecular Formula: CH3OK Molecular Weight: 70.13 Appearance: Slight turbid, viscous liquid Purity: 24-26% (CH3OK) Free Alkalinity (KOH + K2CO3) as KOH: 1% Flash Point: 11C Density: 0.945-0.954g/ml Warnings: Flammable! Toxic! Corrosive! Health Hazard! Storage and Stability: Store at RT under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Product Properties

• Molecular Weight: 70.13
• Purity: 24-26% (CH3OK)
• Form: Slight turbid, viscous liquid
• CAS Number: [865-33-8]