C₄H₉KO
A solution of potassium tert.-butylate, a very strong base commonly used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in polymerization reactions.
Available solvents: tert-butanol, iso-butanol, iso-propanol, THF.
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, very strong base, low hydroxyl content, selective and specific in many organic reactions, stronger base than primary and secondary alcoholates, custom packaging available
Product Details & Documents
Further Information
Storage:
Dry and cool (at ambient temperature)
Packaging:
KTB 15% in tert-butanol: 160 kg in 210 L steel drum
KTB 19% in iso-butanol: 170 kg in 210 L steel drum
KTB 29% in iso-propanol: 170 kg in 210 L steel drum
KTB 20% in THF: 180 kg in 210 L steel drum
KTB 19% in iso-butanol: 170 kg in 210 L steel drum
KTB 29% in iso-propanol: 170 kg in 210 L steel drum
KTB 20% in THF: 180 kg in 210 L steel drum
Shelf life:
18 months upon production in originally sealed packaging.