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Potassium tert-pentoxide, 0.9M (14 wt.%) solution in cyclohexane, AcroSeal™
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Quantity:
100 mL
800 mL
Packaging:
AcroSeal™ Glass bottle
Unit Size:
100mL
800mL
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Chemical Name or Material | Potassium tert-pentoxide |
CAS | 41233-93-6, 110-82-7 |
Quantity | 100 mL |
Molecular Formula | C5H11KO |
Linear Formula | C2H5C(CH3)2OK |
MDL Number | MFCD00064808 |
Fieser | 01,939 |
Flash Point | −18°C |
Synonym | potassium 2-methylbutan-2-olate, potassium tert-amylate, potassium tert-pentoxide, potassium tert-pentylate, potassium tert-pentoxide solution, potassium 2-methyl-2-butoxide, 2-butanol, 2-methyl-, potassium salt, potassium tert-amyloxide, 2-butanol, 2-methyl-, potassium salt 1:1 |
Solubility Information | Solubility in water: hydrolyzes |
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Safety and Handling





Product Identifier
- Potassium tert-pentoxide, 1M (15 wt.%) solution in cyclohexane
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
RUO – Research Use Only
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