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 & Documents
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.