VWR Potassium hydroxide 85.0-100.5%, pellets, AnalaR NORMAPUR® Reag. Ph. Eur. analytical reagent
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Specifications:
Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Pellets |
Product Brand | VWR | ||
Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | KOH |
Analytical Grade | Potassium Hydroxide Pellets 85.0–100.5%
VWR Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), supplied in pellet form, is a high-purity base compliant with AnalaR NORMAPUR® and European Pharmacopoeia (Reag. Ph. Eur.) specifications. With an assay range of 85.0–100.5%, this strong alkali is ideal for use in titrimetric analysis, buffer preparation, saponification, and pH adjustment across laboratory, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications.
Product Attributes
- Assay range: 85.0–100.5%
- Supplied as dry pellets for ease of handling and dosing
- Conforms to Reag. Ph. Eur. and AnalaR NORMAPUR® analytical grade standards
- High alkalinity for effective use in acid–base titrations and chemical synthesis
- Low in trace metal impurities and volatile contaminants
- Packaged in plastic bottles for chemical safety and long shelf life
Chemical and Physical Properties
Parameter | Value |
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CAS Number | 1310-58-3 |
Chemical Formula | KOH |
Molecular Weight | 56.11 g/mol |
MDL Number | MFCD00003553 |
Merck Index Number | 12,07806 |
Boiling Point | 1320 °C |
Melting Point | 360 °C |
Density (20 °C) | 2.04 g/cm³ |
EINECS Number | 215-181-3 |
UN Number | 1813 |
ADR Classification | Class 8, Packing Group II |
Hazard Classification | GHS05 (corrosive), GHS07 |
REACH Registration | 01-2119487136-33 |
Storage Temperature | Ambient |
Available Pack Sizes
Catalog Number | Pack Type | Quantity |
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26668.263 | Plastic bottle for solids | 500 g |
26668.296 | Plastic bottle for solids | 1 kg |
26668.365 | Plastic bottle for solids | 5 kg |
Applications
- Acid–base titrations in analytical chemistry
- Buffer solution preparation for pH control
- Saponification reactions in soap and ester production
- Neutralization of acids in chemical processing
- Base catalyst in organic synthesis and polymerization
VWR® Potassium Hydroxide Pellets, 85.0–100.5%, AnalaR NORMAPUR® delivers reliable and consistent alkalinity, suitable for rigorous laboratory and industrial applications requiring compliance with pharmacopoeial and analytical standards.
- Pack Size: 1kg 500g 5kg