Product #: 300009

KTB

Formula:

(CH3)3COK

Formula Weight: 112.21 g/mol
CAS #: 865-47-4
EINECS: 212-740-3

Density

0.813 g/cc (Bulk density)

Melting Point

272-278 °C, with decomposition

Physical Properties

Physical Form

Solid (Powder)

Appearance

Solid, white to off white powder.

Solubility

K-tert.-Butylate (KTB) is soluble in tetrahydrofuran, alcohols, pyridine and slightly soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons and other ethers.

Application

Sterically hindered, non-nucleophilic base appropriate for selective deprotonation chemistries including Wittig, enolate, cyclocondensation, and dehydrohalogenation.

Analysis Method

Purity based upon titration. Hydroxide/carbonate based upon Modified Karl Fisher.

Storage & Shipping

Shelf Life

Two years in unopened, original packaging. Based upon stability testing.

Storage / Stability

Reacts with water and carbon dioxide in air; t-butanol is liberated from reaction with water causing a cloudy solution. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.

Packaging

8 oz. glass bottle containing 100 g
32 oz glass bottle containing 500 g
5 gallon pail, containing 10 Kg
30 gallon drum, containing 50 Kg (50 Kg bulk or 5 x 10 Kg bags)
30 gallon drum, containing 60 Kg (6 x 10 Kg bags)

Shipping

UN2921, PGI, 8(4.1)
Corrosive solid, flammable, n.o.s. (contains: potassium t-butanolate)

Safety & Service

Health & Safety

See product MSDS

Technical Service

Available for all Callery products. Please contact your local representative for more details.

Notes

Product Notes

Low hydroxide content, non-corrosive to metals, custom packaging available as well as bulk quantities.