Potassium ethoxide
Agent Name
Potassium ethoxide
CAS Number
917-58-8
Formula
C2-H6-O.K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ethanol, potassium salt; Potassium ethanolate; [ChemIDplus] UN3206
Category
Metal Alkoxides
Description
Yellow powder with an odor like alcohol; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Reacts violently with water and is sensitive to air; Highly flammable and self-heating; Causes burns; Inhalation can cause corrosive effects on the upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alkali metal alcoholates, self-heating, corrosive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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