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

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: 100 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

Hazard Category	H225-H304-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-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	255-272-5
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only