Potassium tert-butoxide is one commonly usage alkoxide salt whose chemical formula is (CH3)3COK.This colorless solid is commonly used as the strong alkali in organic synthesis which pKa is about 17of conjugate acid t-butanol.Being solid state,it exists as four class cubane atomic cluster.In the chemical literatre always use t-BuOK indicated.
English name：Potassium tert-butoxide
CAS：865-47-4
Molecular formula：C4H9KO
Molecular weight：112.21
Physico-chemical property
Appearance：White or off-white particle,reaction in water，humidity sensitive，nitrogen protection .
Solubility：Soluble in tertiary butanol
Density：0.910 g/mL at 20 ℃
Technical Data
ItemIndexAppearanceWhite or off-white color granuleContent≥ 99%Free alkali≤ 1%Application
1. Used in organic synthesis of pesticide,Pharmaceutical, printing and dyeing,catalyst, Liquid crystal materials
etc.
2. As strong basicity,widely use for organic synthesis’s condensation, rearrangement, open loop and so on reactions in chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and pesticides industries etc.
Storage：Sealed packing and stored in a cool, dry place away from fire,light, oxidizing agents and acids.
Package：25 kg/drum，50 kg/drum，100 kg/drum
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