Potassium isopropoxide, 99% (metals basis), 5% w/v in isopropanol

Description

CAS: 6831-82-9 | C3H7KO | 98.186 g/mol

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6831-82-9
• Molecular Formula: C3H7KO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 98.186
• MDL Number: MFCD00210641
• InChI Key: WQKGAJDYBZOFSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: potassium isopropoxide, potassium propan-2-olate, koipr, potassium isopropoxide w/v in isopropanol, potassium isopropoxide w/v in 2-propanol trace metals basis 25ml
• PubChem CID: 23663646
• IUPAC Name: potassium;propan-2-olate
• SMILES: CC(C)[O-].[K+]

• 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%
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 5% w/v in isopropanol
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium isopropoxide

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only