Potassium tert-pentyloxide, 14-18% w/v in cyclohexane

Product Code. 11324108

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 041394.14

Description

Coreactant for conversion of ketones to oxides | CAS: 41233-93-6 | C5H11KO | 126.24 g/mol

Potassium tert-pentyloxide is used in wide range of applications in organic synthesis, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, colorants and aroma chemicals. It is also used in manufacturing detergents and biodiesel. They also act as catalysts in polymerization and isomerizations.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 41233-93-6
• Molecular Formula: C5H11KO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 126.24
• MDL Number: MFCD00064808
• InChI Key: ZRLVQFQTCMUIRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: potassium 2-methylbutan-2-olate, potassium tert-amylate, potassium tert-pentoxide, potassium tert-pentylate, potassium tert-pentoxide solution, potassium 2-methyl-2-butoxide, 2-butanol, 2-methyl-, potassium salt, potassium tert-amyloxide, 2-butanol, 2-methyl-, potassium salt 1:1
• PubChem CID: 23683543
• SMILES: [K+].CCC(C)(C)[O-]

• Density: 0.80 g/mL
• Flash Point: -18°C (0°F)
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂C(CH₃)₂OK
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN2924
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Reacts with water.
• IUPAC Name: potassium;2-methylbutan-2-olate
• Formula Weight: 126.24
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 14 to 18% w/v in cyclohexane
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium tert-pentyloxide

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only