POTASSIUM tert-BUTOXIDE 98% Extra Pure

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POTASSIUM tert-BUTOXIDE 98% Extra Pure Specification

Ingredients
Potassium tert-butoxide purity 98%

Smell
Pungent alcohol-like odor

Properties
Highly reactive moisture-sensitive strong base

Melting Point
256C

Usage
Primarily in pharmaceutical and chemical industries for synthesis and catalysis

Molecular Weight
112.21 g/mol

Solubility
Soluble in alcohols ethers; reacts violently with water

Physical Form
Powder or fine granules

Ph Level
Highly basic

Shelf Life
Up to 2 years if stored properly in sealed conditions

Storage
Store in a tightly closed container dry environment away from moisture and air

Structural Formula
(CH3)3COK

EINECS No
212-740-3

Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder

Purity
98%

Application
Used as a strong base in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions

Poisonous
Yes hazardous if ingested inhaled or in contact with skin

Shape
Fine crystalline powder form

Molecular Formula
C4H9KO

Density
0.91 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

CAS No
865-47-4

HS Code
29159000

Grade
Extra Pure

About POTASSIUM tert-BUTOXIDE 98% Extra Pure

Potassium tert-Butoxide 98% Extra Pure is a highly reactive, moisture-sensitive strong base primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for synthesis and catalysis. This white to off-white crystalline powder, with a pungent alcohol-like smell, is soluble in alcohols and ethers but reacts violently with water. With a purity of 98%, this product boasts a molecular weight of 112.21 g/mol and a melting point of 256C. It is classified as poisonous and hazardous if ingested, inhaled, or in contact with the skin. Proper storage in a tightly closed container in a dry environment away from moisture and air ensures a shelf life of up to 2 years.