Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate


Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate is an organic potassium salt with the chemical formula KHC₈H₄O₄. Also known as Potassium Biphthalate or KHP, it is a white crystalline compound commonly used as a primary standard in volumetric analysis, acid-base titration, pH calibration, buffer preparation, and analytical chemistry. It is particularly valued for its stability and well-defined chemical properties in laboratory applications.

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Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate is an organic compound with the chemical formula KHC₈H₄O₄ and CAS Number 877-24-7. It is also known as Potassium Biphthalate, Potassium Phthalate Monobasic, or KHP. It has a molecular weight of approximately 204.22 g/mol and is commonly supplied as a white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and exhibits good stability under normal laboratory storage conditions.

Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate is valued for its high purity, stability, and suitability as a primary reference standard in analytical chemistry. Common laboratory applications include standardisation of sodium hydroxide and other alkaline solutions, acid-base titration, preparation of pH buffer solutions, volumetric analysis, and calibration of pH measurement instruments. It is also used in analytical research and quality control procedures requiring accurate and reproducible measurements.

Its well-defined composition and reliable chemical properties make Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate an important reference material in analytical chemistry, educational laboratories, and general laboratory research. The appropriate grade and purity should be selected according to the requirements of the intended application.

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SKU: CRM-679200-500G

R&M Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate, A.R./ACS, 500g

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R&M Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate, A.R./ACS, 500g 10 units left RM 110.00 RM 110.00

SKU: CRM-679201-1L

R&M Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate, 0.1mol/l, 1L

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R&M Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate, 0.1mol/l, 1L 10 units left RM 108.00 RM 108.00

SKU: CMK-1048740250

MERCK Potassium hydrogen phthalate for analysis EMSURE® Reag. Ph Eur, 250g

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MERCK Potassium hydrogen phthalate for analysis EMSURE® Reag. Ph Eur, 250g 10 units left RM 373.00 RM 373.00