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Potassium, chunks, in mineral oil, 98%

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L13267.22

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Description

CAS: 7440-09-7 | K | 39.10 g/mol

Potassium forms a blue solution in tetrahydrofoliate which is used for the ? -monoalkylation of -lactones in the presence of 18-crown-6. It is used for generation of potassium ethoxide in solution, for use in the Birch reduction of an aromatic ring, for preparation of potassium amide,

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Applications
Potassium forms a blue solution in tetrahydrofoliate which is used for the ɑ -monoalkylation of -lactones in the presence of 18-crown-6. It is used for generation of potassium ethoxide in solution, for use in the Birch reduction of an aromatic ring, for preparation of potassium amide,

Solubility
Reacts with water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Handle and store under inert gas. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 9-7-7440
Molecular Formula K
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 39.10
MDL Number MFCD00133776
InChI Key ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym kalium, potassium, metal, potassium, liquid alloy, unii-rwp5ga015d, rwp5ga015d, hsdb 698, monopotassium, potasio, mono-potassium, atom
PubChem CID 5462222
ChEBI CHEBI:26216
IUPAC Name potassium
SMILES [K]

Specifications

Color Gray-Silver
Melting Point 63°C to 64°C
Boiling Point 765°C to 770°C
Density 0.860 g/mL
Quantity 100 g
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Air and moisture sensitive
Form Solid
UN Number UN2257
Merck Index 14,7604
Solubility Information Reacts with water.
Formula Weight 39.1
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Potassium, chunks, in mineral oil
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