Potassium thioacetate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Potassium thioacetate is used for palladium mediated coupling with aryl halides and triflates leading to S-arylthioacetates and derivatives. It is also used as a reagent in the conversion of halides to thiols.

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Applications
Potassium thioacetate is used for palladium mediated coupling with aryl halides and triflates leading to S-arylthioacetates and derivatives. It is also used as a reagent in the conversion of halides to thiols.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol and some polar solvents. Insoluble in alkanes, ethers and most nonpolar solvents.

Notes
Air sensitive. Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10387-40-3
• Molecular Formula: C2H4KOS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 115.211
• MDL Number: MFCD00083065
• InChI Key: SDJHDRMYZQFJJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: potassium thioacetate, ethanethioic s-acid; potassium, schiff reagent potassium
• PubChem CID: 24201352
• IUPAC Name: ethanethioic S-acid;potassium
• SMILES: CC(=O)S.[K]

• Melting Point: ∽240°C (decomposition)
• Odor: Stench
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3335
• Beilstein: 3595448
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,methanol and some polar solvents. Insoluble in alkanes,ethers and most nonpolar solvents.
• Formula Weight: 114.21
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium thioacetate

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