Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic salt mainly used as a precursor to synthesize other potassium compounds such as potassium acetate, potassium bicarbonate and potassium carbonate. On a commercial scale, it is synthesized by the electrolysis of potassium chloride.
Synonyms: Caustic potash
Molecular Formula: HKO
Molecular Weight: 56.11
Linear Structural Formula: KOH
MDL Number: MFCD00003553
Purity: >=85%
Melting Point: 361 C (lit.)
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