Potassium Ethylate Solution, 24%

KOC₂H₅ in C₂H₅OH

A solution of potassium ethylate, a strong base commonly used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in transesterification reactions.

Typical Applications

Very strong organic base, especially well suited for water-free organic syntheses for various reaction types (like transesterification, deprotonation, ring-opening polymerization, anionic polymerization, depolymerization of polyesters etc.); Ready to use solution in ethanol

Benefits at a glance

Strong, non-aqueous organic base as a ready-to-use solution.

Product Details & Documents

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Further Information

Storage:

Store dry in original packaging. Storage temperature should not exceed 30 °C. During winter time at temperatures below 5 °C the active ingredient might start to precipitate. Warming up under agitation will help to solve the active ingredient again.

Packaging:

180 kg in drums.

Shelf life:

Recommended re-test of the product 12 months after production when stored dry and in original packaging.

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