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

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    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Assay (w 0.1M HCL)18.5 - 21.5%by Titration
    Potassium Hydroxide + Potassium Carbonate Contentmax. 1--
    Potassium Tert-butylatemin. 98.0--
    Total Alkalinitymin. 99.0--

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