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Potassium Phthalate

Potassium Phthalate ACS Grade CAS: 877-24-7 | M.F: HOOCC6H4COOK | MW: 204.22, Buy now for reliable and Reproducible results from ChemieR Organic Reagent at Chemical World.

Potassium phthalate ACS is observed in the form of colorless or white crystals or crystalline powder. Its chemical formula is C8H5KO4. It is also referred to as Potassium hydrogen phthalate, Potassium biphthalate, KHP, Phthalic Acid Monopotassium Salt, and Phthalic acid potassium salt. This compound is slightly soluble in water under normal conditions. Upon decomposition due to heating, it releases oxides of carbon like Carbon monoxide (CO) and Carbon dioxide (CO2). Widely used in analytical chemistry, Potassium phthalate ACS serves as a primary standard for the standardization of strong acids. ACS grade signifies that the substance complies with the standards established by the American Chemical Society, guaranteeing high purity and quality suitable for laboratory and analytical purposes. Potassium phthalate ACS grade is a valuable asset in analytical chemistry due to its precision, user-friendliness, versatility, and reliability in the standardization of strong acids and maintenance of pH stability in various laboratory settings.

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Application :

  • Potassium phthalate ACS may be used as a primary standard in acidimetric titration.
  • It can also be used to prepare potassium phthalate buffer solution for pH calibration.
  • It can also be used as a pH buffer in various laboratory applications, aiding in maintaining a stable pH during reactions and analyses.
  • It may also be used in organic synthesis as a source of potassium ions or as a reactant in various chemical reactions.

Key features :

  • Meet the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity
  • Versatile product and easy to use
  • Cost effective
  • Well-established standard with known properties, ensuring reliability and consistency in experimental results when used properly

Properties

Quality Level
200
Vapor Density
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Vapor Pressure
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Assay
99.95-100.05% dry basis
Form
crystals
autoignition temp.
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expl. lim.
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technique(s)
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impurities
?0.002% S compounds, ?0.003% Cl compounds, ?0.005% insolubles
color
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transmittance
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refractive index
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pH
4.00-4.02 (25.0 °C±0.2 °C, 0.05 M)
bp
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mp
295-300 °C (dec.) (lit.)
density
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UV absorption
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application(s)
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SMILES string
[K+].OC(=O)c1ccccc1C([O-])=O
InChI
1S/C8H6O4.K/c9-7(10)5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8(11)12;/h1-4H,(H,9,10)(H,11,12);/q;+1/p-1
InChI key
IWZKICVEHNUQTL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
 

Safety Information

Pictograms
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Signal Word
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Hazard Statements
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Precautionary Statements
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Hazard Classifications
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Target Organs
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Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
387.1 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
Flash Point(C)
197.3 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

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