Potassium tert-butoxide Basic information
Strong organic alkaline Related chemical reaction Strong alkaline condensing agent Laboratory method for preparation of potassium tert-butoxide Precautions Uses
Product Name: Potassium tert-butoxide
Synonyms: BuOk(PotassiuM tert-butoxide);PotassiuM tert-butoxide reagent grade, >=98%;PotassiuM tert-butoxide solution 1.0 M in THF;PotassiuM tert-butoxide subliMed grade, 99.99% trace Metals basis;PotassiuM tert-butoxide, 1.0 M solution in tert-Butanol , SpcSeal;PotassiuM tert-butoxide, 1.0 M solution in THF, SpcSeal;PotassiuM tert-butoxide, 1.8 M solution in THF, SpcSeal;PotassiuM tert-butyl alcohol
CAS: 865-47-4
MF: C4H9KO
MW: 112.21
EINECS: 212-740-3
Product Categories: Pharmaceutical intermediates;straight chain compounds;Classes of Metal Compounds;K (Potassium) Compounds (excluding simple potassium salts);Typical Metal Compounds;Micro/Nanoelectronics;Chemical Synthesis;Organic Bases;Synthetic Reagents;Organic BasesMicro/Nanoelectronics;Potassium;Solution Deposition Precursors;metal alkoxide;25mL Sure/Seal Reagents;Chemical Synthesis;Materials Science;Organic Bases;Organometallic Reagents;Solution Deposition Precursors;Synthetic Reagents
Mol File: 865-47-4.mol
Potassium tert-butoxide Structure
Potassium tert-butoxide Chemical Properties
Melting point 256-258 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling point 275°C
density 0.910 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor pressure 1 mm Hg ( 220 °C)
Fp 54 °F
storage temp. Flammables area
solubility Soluble in hexane, toluene, diethyl ether and terahydrofuran.
form Solution
color White to off-white
PH 13 (5g/l, H2O, 20℃)Hydrolysis
Water Solubility REACTS
Sensitive Moisture Sensitive
BRN 3556712
Stability: Stable, but reacts violently with water and acids, possibly leading to fire. Incompatible with water, acids, halogenated hydrocarbons, alcohols, strong oxidizing agents, ketones, carbon dioxide.
InChIKey LPNYRYFBWFDTMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 865-47-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Propanol, 2-methyl-, potassium salt(865-47-4)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes F,C,Xi
Risk Statements 11-19-22-34-35-14-20-36/37-37
Safety Statements 16-26-36/37/39-43-45-7/9-8-43A-33-27-29
RIDADR UN 3274 3/PG 2
WGK Germany 1
F 10-21
Hazard Note Flammable solid/Corrosive
TSCA Yes
HazardClass 8
PackingGroup I