C₄H₉KO
A powder form of potassium tert.-butylate, a strong base commonly used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in polymerization reactions.
Typical Applications
Very strong organic base with very high alkalinity and very low nucleophilicity, ideal for selective deprotonation under water-free conditions without the nucleophilic addition of the alcohol.
Powder for solvent-free conditions.
Powder for solvent-free conditions.
Benefits at a glance
- Free flowing powder
- Very high purity
- Very strong base, selective and specific in many organic reactions, stronger base than primary and secondary alcoholates
- Custom packaging available