POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
UNII WZH3C48M4T

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Potassium Hydroxide, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) WZH3C48M4T.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 1310-58-3 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 34311. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
WZH3C48M4T
CAS Registry Number
1310-58-3
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
WZH3C48M4T
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
K.HO
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
[OH-].[K+]

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Potassium Hydroxide. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Common Names & Synonyms

CAUSTIC POTASH
CAUSTIC-POTASH
KALI CAUSTICUM
KALI CAUSTICUM [HPUS]
KOH
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE [EP MONOGRAPH]
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE [FCC]
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE [HSDB]
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE [II]
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE [JAN]
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE [MART.]
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE [MI]
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE [VANDF]
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE [WHO-DD]
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION [FCC]

Systematic Nomenclature

POTASSIUM HYDRATE

Technical Codes

E-525
INS NO.525
INS-525

NDC Products Containing POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: