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Potassium isopropoxide, 99% (metals basis), 5% w/v in isopropanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals. They are used in wide range of applications such as colorants and aroma chemicals. They are used in manufacturing detergents and biodiesel. They also act as catalysts in polymerization and isomerizations. Other uses include used for formation of ethers. Also acts as a moderately strong base for deprotonation and base catalysed reactions.
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
Color | Colorless to Yellow |
Flash Point | 12°C (54°F) |
Odor | Alcohol-like |
Linear Formula | KOCH(CH3)2 |
Quantity | 25 mL |
UN Number | UN3274 |
Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | It is soluble in isopropanol and some ethers. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 98.19 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H225-H314-H335-H336 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225-H314-H318-H336 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ALCOHOLATES SOLUTION, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 229-909-2 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only
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