Potassium Tert-butoxide CAS 865-47-4

CAS 865-47-4 (Potassium tert-butoxide) Quick Details

Chemical Name: Potassium tert-butoxide

Synonyms: Potassium t-butoxide; t-BuOK

CAS No.: 865-47-4

Molecular Formula: C4H9KO

Chemical Structure:

Molecular weight: 112.21

Appearance: White to off white powder

Assay: 99%min

CAS 865-47-4 (Potassium tert-butoxide) Typical Properties

CAS 865-47-4 (Potassium tert-butoxide) Usage

• Sterically Hindered Non-Nucleophilic Strong Base (Core Absolute Application): Serves as one of the most vital strong organic bases and catalytic reagents in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis.

  • E2 Elimination Reactions: The bulky tert-butyl group prevents nucleophilic attack, selectively driving E2 elimination sequences of alkyl halides to yield olefins (Hofmann orientation).

• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Handled as a key synthetic base driving active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production (antivirals, antihypertensives, oncology therapies) and novel pesticides.

• Polymerization Catalyst: Deployed as an anionic polymerization initiator and condensation reaction catalyst.

Potassium tert-butoxide Packaging and Shipping

Packing: 25kgs/drum

Delivery: by sea

Storage

Must be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated dedicated hazardous chemical warehouse.

Keep strictly away from open flames, heat sources, and direct sunlight.

Keep containers hermetically sealed, nitrogen-blanketed, and strictly sheltered from moisture.

Avoid joint storage alongside water, acids, strong oxidizers, or halogenated hydrocarbons.