[L15111] CAS 41233-93-6 | Potassium tert-pentyloxide, 25% w/w in toluene

CAS : 41233-93-6
UN# : UN2924
MDL : MFCD00064808
Hazard Class : 3
EINECS : 255-272-5
Packing Group : II

Other name :

Potassium tert-amylatePotassium tert-pentylate

Chemical Properties

Formula : C5H11KO
Formula weight : 126.24
Flash point : 4°(39°F)
Density : 0.870
Sensitivity : Moisture Sensitive. Air Sensitive. Store under Argon. Ambient temperatures.
Form : Liquid

Literature References

Strong, hindered base, soluble in hydrocarbon solvents: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 108, 1306 (1987). Has been used in combination with LDA to generate a superbase for the selective metallation of the aralkyl system at the 6-position of protected estradiols: Synthesis, 1493 (1995).

Notes

Air and moisture sensitive. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and acids. Reacts violently with water.Other References:Beilstein: 4149025UN#: UN2924

Grade Specifications

Grade Specifications

Hazard Statements : H225-H314-H318-H361-H373-H336Highly flammable liquid and vapour.Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Causes serious eye damage.Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statements : P210-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P310-P402+P404Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.