Sodium tert.-Butylate Solutions

Sodium tert.-Butylate (NTB) Solution.
Available solutions: 20% and 30% NTB in THF

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

Typical Applications

Very strong organic base with low nucleophilicity, ideal for selective deprotonation under water-free conditions

Benefits at a glance

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

Product Details & Documents

Further Information

Storage:

Dry and cool (at ambient temperature)

Packaging:

180 kg in 210 L steel drums

Shelf life:

18 months upon production in originally sealed packaging.

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