Potassium tert-pentoxide solution

1.0M in cyclohexane

  • Product Code: 87958
  Alias:    Potassium tert-amyloxide solution; Potassium 2-methyl-2-butoxide solution
  CAS:    41233-93-6
Molecular Weight: 126.24 g./mol Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₁KO
EC Number: 255-272-5 MDL Number: MFCD00064808
Melting Point: >160 °C dec Boiling Point: 81 °C
Density: 0.920 g/mL Storage Condition: room temperature, dry, inert gas
Product Description: Potassium tert-pentoxide solution is widely used as a strong base in organic synthesis, particularly in deprotonation reactions to generate carbanions. It is effective in the preparation of Grignard reagents and other organometallic compounds, where its high basicity ensures efficient removal of protons from weakly acidic substrates. The solution is also employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, where precise control of reaction conditions is critical. Additionally, it serves as a catalyst or reagent in polymerization processes and esterification reactions. Its use in non-aqueous systems is favored due to its solubility in organic solvents, making it suitable for reactions requiring anhydrous conditions. Proper handling is essential due to its reactivity with moisture and air.
Product Specification:
Test Specification
APPEARANCE Clear to Hazy Colorless to Yellow Liquid
ConcentrationNeutralization titration 0.95 mol/L 1.1 mol/L
Infrared spectrum Conforms to Structure
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25.000 10-20 days $78.26
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100.000 10-20 days $196.24
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500.000 10-20 days $703.94
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Potassium tert-pentoxide solution
Potassium tert-pentoxide solution is widely used as a strong base in organic synthesis, particularly in deprotonation reactions to generate carbanions. It is effective in the preparation of Grignard reagents and other organometallic compounds, where its high basicity ensures efficient removal of protons from weakly acidic substrates. The solution is also employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, where precise control of reaction conditions is critical. Additionally, it serves as a catalyst or reagent in polymerization processes and esterification reactions. Its use in non-aqueous systems is favored due to its solubility in organic solvents, making it suitable for reactions requiring anhydrous conditions. Proper handling is essential due to its reactivity with moisture and air.
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