Potassium biphthalate
Agent Name
Potassium biphthalate
CAS Number
877-24-7
Formula
C8-H5-O4.K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, monopotassium salt; Hydrogen potassium phthalate; Monopotassium phthalate; Phthalic acid, monopotassium salt; Potassium acid phthalate; Potassium hydrogen phthalate; 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, potassium salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Solid; Stable in air; [Merck Index] Colorless or white odorless crystals; [National Institute of Standards and Technology MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in pH determinations; [Merck Index] Used as a buffering agent and pH standard; [Hawley]
Comments
May form explosive mixtures with air; An eye irritant; [National Institute of Standards and Technology MSDS]
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