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POTASSIUM ISO-OCTANOATE

Potassium iso-octanoate, also known as Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate, is a chemical used to convert the tert-butylammmonium salt of clavulanic acid into potassium clavulanate (clavulanate potassium).
Potassium iso-octanoate is a Potassium source that is soluble in organic solvents.
Potassium iso-octanoate is one of numerous organo-metallic compounds sold for uses requiring non-aqueous solubility such as recent solar energy and water treatment applications.

CAS Number: 764-71-6
EC Number: 212-130-7
Molecular Formula: C8H17KO2
Molecular Weight: 184.32

Synonyms: Potassium octanoate, 764-71-6, Potassium caprylate, Potassium octoate, potassium;octanoate, EINECS 212-130-7, Octanoic acid, potassium salt (1:1), UNII-7CND0TX59N, 7CND0TX59N, Caprylic acid, potassium salt, OCTANOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT, potassium n-octanoate, potassium octylate, SCHEMBL26223, CHEMBL3894810, DTXSID9052507, POTASSIUM CAPRYLATE [INCI], CAPRYLIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT, EC 686, AKOS006220435, K 977, Q27268087, 221-625-7 [EINECS], 2-Éthylhexanoate de potassium [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name], 2-Ethylhexanoic acid, potassium salt, 3164-85-0 [RN], Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, potassium salt, Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, potassium salt (1:1) [ACD/Index Name], Kalium-2-ethylhexanoat [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name], Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate [ACD/IUPAC Name], [3164-85-0] [RN], 19766-89-3 [RN], 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT, 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT, ANHYDROUS, 764-71-6 [RN], 93357-97-2 [RN], MFCD00045896 [MDL number], MFCD00801112, Potassium 2-ethyl hexanoate, potassium and 2-ethylhexanoate, Potassium octoate, Potassium octoate/Potassium acetate, potassium2-ethylhexanoate, POTASSIUM-2-ETHYLHEXANOATE, POTASSIUMOCTOATE

Potassium iso-octanoate is a salt of caproic acid and potassium that is used as a food additive.
Potassium iso-octanoate can be used to prevent the development of rancidity in oils made with unsaturated fatty acids.
Potassium iso-octanoate has also been shown to have beneficial effects on the heart, such as slowing the heart rate and reducing arrhythmias.

Potassium iso-octanoate has been shown to have physiological effects in humans, including lowering serum cholesterol and triglycerides levels.
Potassium iso-octanoate has also been shown to reduce inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.

Potassium iso-octanoate when combined with cobalt support the accelerating effect in unsaturated polyesters.
This results in a decrease of discoloration of UPS-Systems caused by Cobalt.
Further Potassium iso-octanoate is also capable of stabilizing the rheological and the pot life behavior of waterborne 2- components PUR systems and additionally Potassium iso-octanoate can positively affect the haze-values of these paint systems.

Potassium iso-octanoate, also known as Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate, is a chemical used to convert the tert-butylammmonium salt of clavulanic acid into potassium clavulanate (clavulanate potassium).
Potassium iso-octanoate is also used as a corrosion inhibitor in automotive antifreeze and as a catalyst for polyurethane systems.

Potassium iso-octanoate is an organic compound of four elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Potassium, and Oxygen.
The molecular weight of Potassium iso-octanoate is 182.3027 which can be calculated by adding up the total weight (atomic weight multiplied by their number) of Carbon, Hydrogen, Potassium, and Oxygen.

To calculate molecular weight of any compound, the first step is to know the constituent elements (atoms) and their number in that particular compound.
Then calculate the total atomic weight of each element by multiplying Potassium iso-octanoate atomic weight by Potassium iso-octanoate number.

The sum of total atomic weight of all constituent elements will be the molecular weight of Potassium iso-octanoate.
Note that the value of atomic weight may differ from different sources.

Potassium iso-octanoate is a Potassium source that is soluble in organic solvents.
Ethylhexanoates are carboxylates with many commercial applications.
They are commonly used in various catalysts for oxidation, hydrogenation and polymerization and as an adhesion promoter.

Potassium iso-octanoate is one of numerous organo-metallic compounds sold for uses requiring non-aqueous solubility such as recent solar energy and water treatment applications.
Similar results can sometimes also be achieved with Nanoparticles and by thin film deposition.

Potassium iso-octanoate is otherwise known as Potassium octoate.
Potassium iso-octanoate appears as a water white to clear, pale yellow liquid.

Potassium iso-octanoate can be used to promote cobalt soap catalysis and to reduce the dosage of cobalt during the polymerization of polyester resin paint.
The end product will become a light-colored polyester resin.

Potassium iso-octanoate is standard grade potassium-based metal carboxylate with 15% K, diluted in diethylene glycol.
Potassium iso-octanoate is used as co-catalyst to boost cobalt performance and reduce color in unsaturated polyester resins and gelcoats.

Further, Potassium iso-octanoate is also used as liquid trimerization catalyst for polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam.
Catalyst ensures a highly cross-linked polyisocyanurate foam structure, resulting in strong and durable insulation products.

Potassium iso-octanoate is used to convert the tert-butylammmonium salt of clavulanic acid into potassium clavulanate or clavulanate potassium.
Potassium iso-octanoate is also used as a catalyst for polyurethane systems (foams) and for unsaturated polyester resin systems.

Potassium iso-octanoate is diethylene glycol solution mainly used as a trimerized catalyst for polyurethanes.
Potassium iso-octanoate offers strong catalysing properties, is odorless, reduces the 'demoulding' time in foams and promotes the 'cross-linking' and 'cure' process.
Potassium iso-octanoate is soluble in water, alcohol and other polar solvents.

Potassium iso-octanoate is an effective promoter with cobalt octoate used in low color applications.
Potassium iso-octanoate is soluble in organic solvents and oils, and Potassium iso-octanoate has a potassium metal content of 15% and a total solids content of 80%.

Potassium iso-octanoate is a potassium catalyst and is widely used in rigid isocyanate foam reaction.
Potassium iso-octanoate is an excellent and cost-effective isocyanate catalyst.
Because of Potassium iso-octanoate high conversion rate, Potassium iso-octanoate has become a catalyst for many rigid foams.

Potassium iso-octanoate exhibits solubility in numerous organic solvents.
Potassium iso-octanoate applications span a wide range of fields, serving as a catalyst in organic synthesis, an electrolyte in batteries, and an additive in lubricants and adhesives.

Moreover, Potassium iso-octanoate finds utility in polymer and plastic production.
In laboratory settings, Potassium iso-octanoate proves invaluable for a diverse array of chemical reactions, encompassing polymer synthesis and catalyst preparation.

An excellent candidate to consider for manufacturing polyisocyanurate rigid foam, Potassium iso-octanoate may be used in formulated systems or by direct metering.
Potassium iso-octanoate also can improve the foam isotropy for more dimensional stability and compressive strength.

Potassium iso-octanoate offers several advantages compared to other Niax catalyst K-Zero G additive catalysts.
In addition to minimizing the amount of isocyanate consumed, Potassium iso-octanoate also has a lower viscosity than typical Potassium iso-octanoate in DEG, which can improve both pumping and handling.

Potassium iso-octanoate has no odor and is not classified as flammable.
Potassium iso-octanoate also offers better formulation flexibility with Potassium iso-octanoate ability to raise the NCO index at a constant isocyanate-to-polyol rate.

Potassium iso-octanoate typically requires the same dosage level as the commonly used Niax catalyst K-Zero G additives it may replace.
In addition, Potassium iso-octanoate water content is essentially identical to the typical Niax catalyst K-Zero G additives, so MDI consumption is not significant.

Potassium iso-octanoate Market Analysis:
Global Potassium iso-octanoate Market Report 2023 talks about crucial market insights with the help of segments and sub-segments analysis.
In this section, we reveal an in-depth analysis of the key factors influencing Potassium iso-octanoate Industry growth.

Potassium iso-octanoate market has been segmented with the help of Potassium iso-octanoate Type, Application , and others.
Potassium iso-octanoate market analysis helps to understand key industry segments, and their global, regional, and country-level insights.

Furthermore, this analysis also provides information pertaining to segments that are going to be most lucrative in the near future and their expected growth rate and future market opportunities.
The report also provides detailed insights into factors responsible for the positive or negative growth of each industry segment.

Type Segment Analysis of Potassium iso-octanoate Market:
Quality management is the major parameter to meet specific standards and specifications, reliability and consistency.
The chemical and material industry is full of various types of chemicals and Potassium iso-octanoate is necessary to focus on quality management because Potassium iso-octanoate may affect environment & other equipment.

Raw materials plays an important role in this industry.
The chemical industry converts these raw materials into primary, secondary, and tertiary products.

Fluctuations in raw material prices may impact the market growth in the near future.
This study includes the revenue generation of each type in each region for the year 2018 to 2030.
Additionally Potassium iso-octanoate also provides detailed supply chain analysis along with current trends in the market which are expected to propel the market growth in the coming year.

Application Segment Analysis of Potassium iso-octanoate Market:
Chemical and materials are one of the most important industries for other sectors including automotive, pharmaceutical, personal care, consumer goods and others.
The demand for high quality and environment friendly products is increasing in various end-use sectors.

Thus, key manufacturers are focusing on technological advancement in production of high-quality chemicals.
The segment analysis will help to understand which is the most attractive application/end use sector.

Potassium iso-octanoate also provides the year on year (Y-O-Y) growth rate for each segment.
Moreover, this study includes the detailed analysis of each segment to understand the key positive and negative factors which are impacting the growth of the Potassium iso-octanoate Market.

Some of the key Application of Potassium iso-octanoate are:
Dryer
Resin Catalyst
Fragrance & Flavor
Other

Applications of Potassium iso-octanoate:

Catalyst:
Potassium iso-octanoate is co-catalyst to boost cobalt performance in unsaturated polyester resins and gelcoats.
Potassium iso-octanoate is trimerization catalyst for polyisocyanurate foam.

Uses of Potassium iso-octanoate:
Potassium iso-octanoate can be used to promote cobalt soap catalysis and to reduce the dosage of cobalt during the polymerization of polyester resin paint.
Potassium iso-octanoate is used as co-catalyst to boost cobalt performance and reduce color in unsaturated polyester resins and gelcoats.

Industry Uses:
Cleaning agent
Corrosion inhibitor
Drier
Lubricating agent
Surface modifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)

Consumer Use:
Drier

Usage of Potassium iso-octanoate:
Potassium iso-octanoate is mainly used as salt-forming agent of potassium clavulanate, salt-forming agent of synthesizing cephalosporin antibiotics, cross-linking agent of macromolecule materials, heat stabilizer of plastic products, catalyst of polymerization, additive of lubricating oil and fuel oil, and can also be used in the fields of dyestuff, perfume and preservative.
Potassium iso-octanoate is mainly used as a salt forming agent for the synthesis of cephalosporin antibiotic potassium clavulanate, a heat stabilizer for plastic products, a catalyst for polymerization, and a crosslinking agent for polymer materials.

General Manufacturing Information of Potassium iso-octanoate:

Industry Processing Sectors:
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing

Handling and Storage of Potassium iso-octanoate:
The use of Potassium iso-octanoate requires technical and professional knowledge.
For further information on handling, storage and toxicity consult the safety data sheet.
Potassium iso-octanoate must always be stored sealed, in a cool, ventilated place, protected from atmospheric agents.

Packaging:
The standard packaging of Potassium iso-octanoate is in 1000 kg IBCs.

Stability and Reactivity of Potassium iso-octanoate:

Chemical stability:

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Incompatible materials:
No further relevant information available.

Hazardous decomposition products:
No dangerous decomposition products known.

Safety of Potassium iso-octanoate:

H Statements:

H315:
Causes skin irritation.

H319:
Causes serious eye irritation.

H335:
May cause respiratory irritation.

P Statements:

P158:
P158

P261:
Avoid breathing dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

P280:
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352:

IF ON SKIN:
Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340:

IF INHALED:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338:

IF IN EYES:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.

P403+P233:
Store in a well ventilated place.
Keep container tightly closed.

P501:
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Fire Fighting Procedures of Potassium iso-octanoate:

If material on fire or involved in fire:
Use water in flooding quantities as fog.
Solid streams of water may be ineffective.

Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water.
Apply water from as far a distance as possible.
Use "alcohol" foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Use water spray to knock-down vapors.

Cleanup Methods of Potassium iso-octanoate:

Environmental considerations:

Land spill:
Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material.
If time permits, pits, ponds, lagoons, soak holes, or holding areas should be sealed with an impermeable flexible membrane liner.

Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete.
Neutralize with agricultural lime (CaO), crushed limestone (CaCO3) or sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3).
Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash, cement powder, or commercial sorbents.

Water spill:
Use natural barriers or oil spill control booms to limit spill travel.
Neutralize with agricultural lime (CaO), crushed limestone (CaCO3) or sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3).
Use mechanical dredges or lifts to remove immobilized masses of pollutants and precipitates.

Air spill:
Apply water spray or mist to knock down vapors.
Vapor knockdown water is corrosive or toxic and should be diked for containment.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS (5 gallons or greater):
Do not discharge effluent containing Potassium iso-octanoate into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge.
Do not discharge effluent containing Potassium iso-octanoate to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority.

Disposal Methods of Potassium iso-octanoate:
The most favorable course of action is to use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational exposure or environmental contamination.
Recycle any unused portion of Potassium iso-octanoate for Potassium iso-octanoate approved use or return Potassium iso-octanoate to the manufacturer or supplier.

Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider:
Potassium iso-octanoate's impact on air quality; potential migration in soil or water; effects on animal, aquatic, and plant life; and conformance with environmental and public health regulations.

For containers less than 1 gallon:
Do not reuse container.
Wrap container and discard in the trash. (1 gal. bladder in box) Remove empty bladder from outer corrugated box.
Do not reuse bladder. Wrap bladder and box and put in trash.

Pesticide Disposal:
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous.
Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law.
If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.

Container Disposal:
Triple rinse (or equivalent).
Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in sanitary landfill, or incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning.

If burned, stay out of smoke:
Remove empty bladder from outer corrugated box.
Triple rinse bladder (or equivalent).
Offer box and bladder for recycling or dispose of in a sanitary landfill or incineraVon, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning.

Identifiers of Potassium iso-octanoate:
EC / List no.: 212-130-7
CAS no.: 764-71-6
Mol. formula: C8H16O2.K

CAS No.: 764-71-6
Chemical Name: Potassium octoate
CBNumber: CB9106938
Molecular Formula: C8H17KO2
Molecular Weight: 184.32
MDL Number: MFCD00801112
MOL File: 764-71-6.mol

Formula: C8H15KO2
InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O2.K/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10;/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10);
InChI key: InChIKey=NEDCBCQYSIPIMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: [K].O=C(O)CCCCCCC

Product Name: Potassium octoate
CAS: 764-71-6
EICNECS: 212-130-7
Formula: C8H15KO2
Synonyms: Potassium Octanoate, Octanoic acid, Potassium Salt (1:1)
Suggested Industries: Construction & Building Materials

IUPAC Traditional: potassium octanoate
Molecular formula: C8H15KO2
Molecular weight: 182.304
SMILES: [K+].CCCCCCCC([O-])=O
Compound number: Molport-006-112-319

Linear Formula: K[OOCCH(C2H5)C4H9]
MDL Number: MFCD00045896
EC No.: 221-625-7
Beilstein/Reaxys No.: N/A
Pubchem CID: 23669619
IUPAC Name: Potassium iso-octanoate
SMILES: [K+].[O-]C(=O)C(CC)CCCC
InchI Identifier: InChI=1S/C8H16O2.K/c1-3-5-6-7(4-2)8(9)10;/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1
InchI Key: ZUFQCVZBBNZMKD-UHFFFAOYSA-M

CAS Number: 3164-85-0
ChemSpider: 56266
ECHA InfoCard: 100.019.660
EC Number: 221-625-7
PubChem CID: 62486
UNII: P089X9A38X
CompTox Dashboard (EPA): DTXSID4027525
InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O2.K/c1-3-5-6-7(4-2)8(9)10;/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1
Key: ZUFQCVZBBNZMKD-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI=1/C8H16O2.K/c1-3-5-6-7(4-2)8(9)10;/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1
Key: ZUFQCVZBBNZMKD-REWHXWOFAE
SMILES: [K+].[O-]C(=O)C(CC)CCCC

Properties of Potassium iso-octanoate:
Chemical formula: C8H15KO2
Molar mass: 182.304 g·mol−1

Molecular weight: 183.31 g/mol
Formula: C8H16O2•K
Purity: Min. 95%
Color/Form: Powder
MDL: MFCD00801112
HS code: 2915907098

Appearance: Liquid
Color Clear: Yellow
Content of Potassium octoate, % 75: ± 3
Viscosity @ 25°C, mPa s: 3500 - 4500
OH number, mg KOH / g (calculated): 470
Water content, %: 3.2 - 3.7

Molecular Weight: 182.30 g/mol
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 6
Exact Mass: 182.07091120 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass: 182.07091120 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area: 40.1Å²
Heavy Atom Count: 11
Complexity: 94.1
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 2
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes

Specifications of Potassium iso-octanoate:
Appearance: Liquid
Color: Yellow-orange
Metal Content: 15% potassium
Solvent: Diethylene glycol
Typical Viscosity (mPa.s, rt): 5 000
Viscosity 25°C (dPa.s): 50,5
Water Content (wt %): 4
Concentration (wt %): 71
OH Value (mg KOH/g): 254

Color: White
Quantity: 25 g
Formula Weight: 182.30
Percent Purity: ≥95.0% (T)
Physical Form: Crystalline Lumps
Chemical Name or Material: Potassium iso-octanoate

Complementary Products of Potassium iso-octanoate:

Similar products that may enhance results or work well together:
Niax Silicone L-6633
Niax Catalyst A-1
Niax Catalyst C-41

Names of Potassium iso-octanoate:

Regulatory process names:
Caprylic acid, potassium salt
Octanoic acid, potassium salt
Octanoic acid, potassium salt (1:1)
Potassium caprylate
Potassium octanoate
Potassium octanoate
potassium octanoate

IUPAC names:
Octanoic acid, potassium salt
potassium caprylate ou octanoate
Potassium octanoate
potassium octanoate
potassium octanoic acid
Potassium Octoate
potassium;octanoate
Potassium iso-octanoate

Other identifiers:
146837-11-8
764-71-6