Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate
Name:
Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate
KHC8H4O4 Molar Mass Conversion in Batch
Elem.
Name
Atomic Mass
(g/mol)
Total
Mass Percentage
K
Potassium
39.0983
1
19.145%
H
Hydrogen
1.00794
5
2.468%
C
Carbon
12.0107
8
47.05%
O
Oxgen
15.9994
4
31.337%
KHC8H4O4 is a white solid at room temperature. It is soluble in water. Its melting point is 295 ̊C (563 ̊F), density 1.636 g/cm3. KHC8H4O4 can be used for pH meter calibration or as a buffer agent.
Example Reactions:
• NaOH + KHC8H4O4 = NaKC8H4O4 + H2O
• KHC8H4O4 + NaOH = H2O + KNaC8H4O4
