Sodium tert.-Butylate Powder

C₄H₉NaO

A powder form of sodium tert.-butylate, a strong base commonly used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in polymerization reactions.

Typical Applications

Strong organic base with very low nucleophilicity, ideal for selective deprotonation under water-free conditions without the nucleophilic addition of the alcohol.
Powder for solvent-free conditions.

Benefits at a glance

  • Free flowing powder
  • Very high purity, low hydroxyl content
  • Very strong base, stronger base than primary and secondary alcoholates
  • Selective and specific in many organic reactions
  • Custom packaging available

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