Potassium tert-butoxide, pure, 1.6-1.7M (20 wt.%) solution in THF, AcroSeal™, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Brand:  Thermo Scientific Acros 428798000

Product Code. 10287484

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium tert-butoxide
• CAS: 865-47-4, 109-99-9
• Physical Form: Solution
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₉KO
• MDL Number: MFCD00012162
• Synonym: potassium tert-butoxide, potassium tert-butanolate, potassium t-butoxide, potassium 2-methylpropan-2-olate, potassium tert-butylate, kotbu, 2-methyl-2-propanol, potassium salt, tert-butoxypotassium, potassium-t-butoxide, t-buok
• InChI Key: LPNYRYFBWFDTMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: potassium;2-methylpropan-2-olate
• PubChem CID: 23665647
• Grade: Pure
• Packaging: AcroSeal™ Glass Bottle
• Density: 0.9290g/mL

• Name Note: Pure, 1.7M (20 wt.%) solution in THF
• Color: Amber to Yellow
• Quantity: 800 mL
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃COK
• Flash Point: −21°C
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: reacts with water
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)[O-].[K+]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 112.21
• Formula Weight: 112.21
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 1.60 to 1.75M
• Specific Gravity: 0.929

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium tert-butoxide, 20 wt.% solution in THF

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
• EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only