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**Molecular formula:** KOH
**Molar mass:** 56,105 g/mol
**Information:** Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) is a strong base, water-soluble, white crystalline substance. It is an ionic compound containing a potassium cation K⁺ and a hydroxide anion OH⁻.
**Use:** It has a significant use in the chemical industry where it is used as a base and as a precursor for the production of other potassium compounds. It is used for the production of potassium soaps (liquid soaps).
