Formule moléculaireKOHCAS1310-58-3Masse moléculaire56.11 g/mol
SynonymesCaustic Potash, Lye, KOH
Safety & Hazards (GHS)
Danger
Corrosive
Irritant
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Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) is a white, highly caustic solid available in flake or pellet form. It is highly soluble in water, forming a strong alkaline solution. KOH is widely used in chemical manufacturing, soaps, fertilizers, and battery production due to its strong reactivity.
- Soap & Detergents: Used in the production of liquid soaps and soft soaps.
- Chemical Industry: A key raw material in various chemical processes.
- Fertilizer Manufacturing: Used as a potassium source in agriculture.
- Battery Industry: Found in alkaline battery electrolytes.
- Water Treatment: Used for pH control and neutralization.
Appearance
White solid flakes or pellets
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
KOH
Molecular Weight
56.11 g/mol
Melting Point
360 °C
Density
2.12 g/cm³
Solubility
Highly soluble in water
pH (1% solution)
~13.5
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions
IUPAC Name
potassium hydroxide
Formule moléculaire
KOH
Masse moléculaire
56.11 g/mol
SMILES
[OH-].[K+]
InChIKey
KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.