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 reaction with butyllithium, Isomerization reaction
Benefits at a glance
Free flowing powder, 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