C₅H₁₁KO
A solution of potassium tert.-amylate (KTA), a very strong base commonly used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in polymerization reactions.
Available solvents: Cyclohexane, Hexane, THF, Toluene and Xylene.
Typical Applications
Very strong hydrocarbon soluble base, used for: Deprotonations, Base catalyzed reactions, Elimination reactions, Super base reaction with butyllithium, Isomerization reaction
Benefits at a glance
- Very high purity, low hydroxyl content.
- Very strong base, selective and specific in many organic reactions.
- Stronger base than primary and secondary alcoholates.
- Custom packaging available.
Product Details & Documents
Technical Data Sheets
Further Information
Storage:
Dry and cool (at ambient temperature)
Packaging:
KTA 15% in Cyclohexane: 160 kg in 210 L steel drums
KTA 30% in Hexane: 160 kg in 210 L steel drums
KTA 50% in THF: 160 kg in 210 L steel drums
KTA 25% in Toluene: 180 kg in 210 L steel drums
KTA 25% in Xylene: 180 kg in 210 L steel drums
KTA 30% in Hexane: 160 kg in 210 L steel drums
KTA 50% in THF: 160 kg in 210 L steel drums
KTA 25% in Toluene: 180 kg in 210 L steel drums
KTA 25% in Xylene: 180 kg in 210 L steel drums
Shelf life:
18 months upon production in originally sealed packaging.