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 reactions with butyllithium
- Isomerization reactions
Benefits at a glance
- Very high purity, low hydroxyl content
- Very strong base, stronger base 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:
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:
Recommended re-test of the product 18 months after production in originally sealed packaging.