Potassium tert.-Amylate (KTA) Solutions

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 reactions with butyllithium
  • Isomerization reactions

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.
  • Ready to use solutions.
  • Custom packaging available.

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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

Shelf life:

Recommended re-test of the product 18 months after production in originally sealed packaging.

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