Potassium tert-butoxide, 1M in Tetrahydrofuran [865-47-4]

Potassium Tert-Butoxide is supplied with defined handling requirements for laboratory use, including the use of safety goggles and gloves. This compound, identified as Potassium tert-butoxide, has a molecular formula of (CH3)3COK and a molecular weight of 112.21. It belongs to the Potassium compounds and Alcoholates substance groups. As a potassium alcoholate, it plays a role as a strong base and nucleophile.

• CAS Number: 865-47-4
• Assay: 0.95-1.10M
• Molecular Formula: (CH3)3COK
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Exact Mass: 112.02904639
• Appearance: Colourless to yellow to light orange solution, may develop some turbidity
• Molecular Weight: 112.21
• Hazard Statements:
  • H228: Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]