Potassium Methoxide (CAS 865-33-8)

Potassium Methoxide (CAS 865-33-8)

Other name: Potassium Methoxide solid / Potassium Methoxide 32% solution

CAS No.: 865-33-8

Specification: Industrial grade

Application: Organic synthesis.

Packing: 200kg per drum

Origin: Made In China

Manufacturer: Nanjing Chem Co.,Ltd

Product Introduction

Potassium Methoxide (CAS 865-33-8) Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in China

Potassium Methoxide Product Introduction

Potassium methoxide, also known as potassium methylate, is a strong-base alkali metal alcoholate widely used in organic synthesis and biodiesel production. Its chemical name is potassium methoxide (methanol, potassium salt), CAS number 865-33-8, molecular formula CH3KO, molecular weight 70.13. As an efficient transesterification catalyst, potassium methoxide is a key raw material for biodiesel manufacturing, pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemical synthesis. As a professional potassium methoxide manufacturer in China, we supply potassium methoxide (CAS 865-33-8) in both solid and 32% methanol solution forms, with stable quality, competitive prices and reliable export service.

Potassium Methoxide Specifications

Item
Specification
Product Name
Potassium Methoxide (Potassium Methylate)
Chemical Name
Potassium methoxide / methanol, potassium salt
CAS Number
865-33-8
EINECS Number
212-736-1
Molecular Formula
CH3KO
Molecular Weight
70.13
Appearance
White to off-white powder (solid); colorless to slightly yellow clear liquid (32% solution)
Purity
≥ 98.0% (solid); 30.0–35.0% (solution, acidimetric)
Density
0.95 g/mL at 20 °C
Flash Point
approx. 11 °C (solution, closed cup)
Solubility
Soluble in methanol and ethanol; decomposes in water
Storage Condition
Airtight, moisture-proof, cool and dry place

Potassium Methoxide Features and Applications

  1. High catalytic activity. Potassium methoxide delivers excellent efficiency in transesterification, ensuring high conversion and lower catalyst dosage in biodiesel production.
  1. Mild and clean process. As a strong base, it enables clean synthesis under mild conditions with few by-products, supporting green manufacturing.
  1. Wide application fields. It is widely used in biodiesel, pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals, flavors and other fine chemical synthesis.
  1. Flexible forms and stable supply. Available as solid or 32% methanol solution, produced by five professional production lines with 5,000 tons annual capacity for steady global supply.

Packaging, Storage and International Sea Freight Shipping

Potassium methoxide is packed in sealed plastic or steel drums under nitrogen protection. Solid form is available in 25 kg drums; 32% solution is supplied in 200 kg plastic drums or ISO tanks. Customized packaging is available on request.
Storage: keep containers tightly closed and protected from moisture in a cool, dry and well-ventilated warehouse, away from heat, flame and incompatible materials.
Dangerous goods information: potassium methoxide is regulated as dangerous goods for sea transport.
  1. Solid form: UN 3206, Alkali metal alcoholates, self-heating, corrosive, n.o.s. (potassium methylate), Hazard Class 4.2 with subsidiary risk 8, Packing Group II
  2. Solution in methanol (32%): UN 2920, Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s., Hazard Class 8 with subsidiary risk 3
As an experienced potassium methoxide exporter, we handle international sea freight under IMDG rules with UN-certified packaging, MSDS, dangerous goods declaration and complete export documents for safe delivery to global ports.

About Our Company: Potassium Methoxide Manufacturer and Supplier in China

Established in 2001, our company is one of the major potassium methoxide manufacturers and suppliers in China. We operate five professional production lines on a 100-acre factory site. More than 20% of our employees are R&D personnel, focusing on process technology, analytical testing methods and solid, liquid and gas waste treatment for potassium methoxide and similar products. Adopting the latest green manufacturing process, our annual capacity reaches 5,000 tons.

FAQ about Potassium Methoxide (CAS 865-33-8)

Q1. What is Potassium methoxide? What is its chemical name and CAS number?
Potassium methoxide is a strong-base catalyst widely used in biodiesel production and organic synthesis. Its chemical name is potassium methoxide and its CAS number is 865-33-8.
Q2. What specifications do you provide?
We supply potassium methoxide as solid (≥ 98.0%) and 32% methanol solution (30.0–35.0%), packed in 25 kg drums, 200 kg drums or ISO tanks, and customized specifications are available on request.
Q3. What are your trade and export advantages?
We accept multiple payment methods and welcome trial orders. Free samples are provided for quality evaluation, and every shipment includes MSDS and analysis certificate (COA) for smooth import clearance.
Q4. What is your company positioning?
We are one of the major manufacturers and suppliers of potassium methoxide (CAS 865-33-8) in China, applying the latest green process with an annual capacity of 5,000 tons.

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