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Potassium Hydroxide STRUCTURE
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PubChem CID:
14797
Chemical Names:
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE; Caustic potash; 1310-58-3; Potash lye; Potassium hydrate; Hydroxyde de potassium More...
Molecular Formula:
KOH or HKO
Molecular Weight:
56.105 g/mol
InChI Key:
KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
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Drug Indication Therapeutic Uses FDA UNII Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary (LCSS)
Potassium hydroxide, also known as _lye_ is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula _KOH_. Also commonly referred to as _caustic potash_, it is a potent base that is marketed in several forms including pellets, flakes, and powders. It is used in various chemical, industrial and manufacturing applications. Potassium hydroxide is also a precursor to other potassium compounds. In food products, potassium hydroxide acts as a pH control agent, stabilizer, and food thickener [L1946], [L1951]. This ingredient has been considered as generally safe as a direct human food ingredient by the FDA, based upon the observance of several good manufacturing practice conditions of use [L1943]. In addition to the above uses, potassium hydroxide is also used in making soap, as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries and in electroplating, lithography, and paint and varnish removers. Liquid drain cleaners contain 25 to 36% of potassium hydroxide [L1946]. Medically, potassium hydroxide (KOH) is widely used in the wet mount preparation of various clinical specimens for microscopic visualization of fungi and fungal elements in skin, hair, nails, and even vaginal secretions [A32324], [L1946]. Recently, it has been studied for efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of warts. It was determined that topical KOH solution was found to be a safe and effective treatment of plane warts [L1941]. from DrugBank POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION is an clear aqueous solution. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Noncombustible. Used in chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, cleaning compounds. Physical Description from CAMEO Chemicals
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Modify Date: 2018-04-28; Create Date: 2005-03-27