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Potassium tert-pentyloxide, 14-18% w/v in cyclohexane
Description
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
Specifications
| Density | 0.80 g/mL |
| Flash Point | -18°C (0°F) |
| Linear Formula | CH3CH2C(CH3)2OK |
| Quantity | 25 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 |
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