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Potassium, chunks, in mineral oil, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Quantity:
25 g
100 g
7440-09-7
K
39.10
MFCD00133776
ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
kalium, potassium, metal, potassium, liquid alloy, unii-rwp5ga015d, rwp5ga015d, hsdb 698, monopotassium, potasio, mono-potassium, atom
5462222
CHEBI:26216
potassium
[K]
7440-09-7
K
39.10
MFCD00133776
ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
kalium, potassium, metal, potassium, liquid alloy, unii-rwp5ga015d, rwp5ga015d, hsdb 698, monopotassium, potasio, mono-potassium, atom
5462222
CHEBI:26216
potassium
[K]

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.
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
UN Number UN2257
Merck Index 14,7604
Solubility Information Reacts with water.
Formula Weight 39.1
Percent Purity 98%
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Air and moisture sensitive
Form Solid
Chemical Name or Material Potassium, chunks, in mineral oil
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GHS H Statement
H260-H314-H318
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.

P223-P231+P232-P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P335+P334-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H260-H314

DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 4.3; Packaging Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM

EINECSNumber : 231-119-8

RTECSNumber : TS6460000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

RUO – Research Use Only