Potassium Tert-Butoxide
Potassium Tert-Butoxide (KTB), also known as potassium t-butoxide, is a strong base and reagent widely used in organic chemistry. It is produced by reacting potassium hydroxide with tert-butanol, resulting in the chemical formula KOtBu. This white or off-white crystalline solid is highly soluble in polar solvents such as alcohols, ethers, and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Additionally, Potassium Tert-Butoxide is hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the air, requiring careful handling and storage in dry conditions.
Chemical Name: Potassium Tert-butoxide
CAS Number: 865-47-4
Certifications & Compliance: REACH (Europe)
Chemical Inventories: TSCA (USA)
Synonyms: 2-Methyl-2-propanol potassium salt, Potassium 1,1-dimethylethoxide, Potassium 2-methylpropan-2-olate, Potassium t-butoxide, Potassium tert-butanol, Potassium tert-butanolate, Potassium tert-butoxide, Potassium tert-butylate, tert-Butanol potassium salt, tert-Butoxypotassium