Potassium tert-butoxide, 2M (25% w/w) solution in 2-MeTHF, AcroSeal™, ACROS Organics™

Brand:  Acros Organics 445831000

Product Code. 12675007

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 865-47-4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 112.21
• Synonym: potassium tert-butoxide, potassium tert-butanolate, potassium t-butoxide, potassium 2-methylpropan-2-olate, potassium tert-butylate, kotbu, 2-methyl-2-propanol, potassium salt, tert-butoxypotassium, potassium-t-butoxide, t-buok
• IUPAC Name: potassium;2-methylpropan-2-olate

• Molecular Formula: C₄H₉KO
• InChI Key: LPNYRYFBWFDTMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 23665647
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)[O-].[K+]

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium tert-butoxide
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₉KO
• Synonym: potassium tert-butoxide, potassium tert-butanolate, potassium t-butoxide, potassium 2-methylpropan-2-olate, potassium tert-butylate, kotbu, 2-methyl-2-propanol, potassium salt, tert-butoxypotassium, potassium-t-butoxide, t-buok
• InChI Key: LPNYRYFBWFDTMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: potassium;2-methylpropan-2-olate
• PubChem CID: 23665647
• Density: 0.8600g/mL
• Specific Gravity: 0.86
• Flash Point: -11°C

• CAS: 865-47-4,96-47-9
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃COK
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: reacts
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)[O-].[K+]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 112.21
• Formula Weight: 112.21
• Packaging: AcroSeal™ Glass Bottle
• Quantity: 100mL

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium tert-butoxide, 2M (25% w/w) solution in 2-MeTHF

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
• EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P402-Store in a dry place.