Potassium Hydroxide
KOH·56.106 g/mol·Bases·CID 14797
IndustrialStrong Base
Caustic potash — a strong base similar to NaOH. Used in soft soap production, as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries, and in biodiesel manufacturing via transesterification.
IUPAC: potassium hydroxide
Also known as: 1310-58-3, Caustic potash, Potash lye, Potassium hydrate, Hydroxyde de potassium (+14 more)
Molecular Structure
Molecular Propertiesmass · H-bonds · stereo
Molecular Weight
56.106g/mol
Exact Mass
55.966446Da
Monoisotopic Mass
55.966446Da
XLogP
—
Polar Surface Area
1.0Ų
Complexity
2
Formal Charge
0
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Stereo Centers
0
Bond Stereo
0
Drug-Likeness (Lipinski's Rule of Five)
✓ 56.1 g/mol
MW ≤ 500
? —
LogP ≤ 5
✓ 1
H-bond donors ≤ 5
✓ 1
H-bond acceptors ≤ 10
Passes all rules — good oral bioavailability predicted
GHS Hazard Classification
Danger
Hazards
H302Harmful if swallowedH314Causes severe skin burns and eye damageH290May be corrosive to metalsH318Causes serious eye damageH301Toxic if swallowedH304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airwaysH370Causes damage to organsH372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureH402Harmful to aquatic life
Source: PubChem GHS Classification. Always consult the SDS for handling.