KOH

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:appearance white solid
gptkbp:boilingPoint 1327 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 1310-58-3
gptkbp:category gptkb:chemical_compound
strong base
alkali metal hydroxide
gptkbp:chemicalFormula gptkb:KOH
gptkbp:crystalSystem orthorhombic
gptkbp:density 2.12 g/cm³
gptkbp:EC_number 215-181-3
gptkbp:firstAidMeasures rinse skin with water
seek medical attention if ingested or in eyes
gptkbp:flammability non-flammable
gptkbp:GHSClassification corrosive
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label KOH
gptkbp:IUPACName potassium hydroxide
gptkbp:meltingPoint 360 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 56.1056 g/mol
gptkbp:NFPA704 health 3, flammability 0, instability 1
gptkbp:Odor odorless
gptkbp:otherName caustic potash
gptkbp:pKa 15.7
gptkbp:productionMethod electrolysis of potassium chloride solution
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 14797
gptkbp:riskFactor causes severe skin burns and eye damage
gptkbp:solubility very soluble
gptkbp:solubilityInDiethylEther insoluble
gptkbp:solubilityInEthanol soluble
gptkbp:solubilityInGlycerol soluble
gptkbp:solubilityInMethanol soluble
gptkbp:storage store in tightly closed container
keep away from acids
gptkbp:type carbon dioxide
acids
amphoteric metals
gptkbp:UNNumber 1813
gptkbp:uses chemical manufacturing
soap making
biodiesel production
cleaning agent
electrolyte in alkaline batteries
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Potassium_hydroxide
gptkb:KPLY_630_AM
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6