Potassium t-Amylate Powder

C₅H₁₁KO

A powder form of potassium tert-amylate, a very strong base commonly used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in polymerization reactions.

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

  • Free flowing powder,
  • 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

Technical Data Sheets

Further Information

Storage:

Dry and cool (at ambient temperature)

Packaging:

  • 10 kgs packing (2x5kgs)
  • 50 kgs packing (5x10kgs)

Shelf life:

18 months upon production in originally sealed packaging. Shelf life is limited to 6 months for products without subpackaging.

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