Potassium tert-Butoxide (KOtBu), CAS 865-47-4, is also known as potassium tert-butylate. It is a strongly basic alkoxide reagent used in condensation, elimination and deprotonation reactions. Confirm the required physical form, solution solvent, concentration, moisture limits and intended reaction before requesting specifications and quotation.
Potassium tert-Butoxide CAS 865-47-4
- CAS: 865-47-4
- Synonyms: Potassium tert-butoxide; Potassium t-butoxide; KOtBu; Potassium tert-butylate
- Einecs: 212-740-3
- Molecular Formula: C₄H₉KO
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Product Description
Technical context
Chemical identity
- Potassium tert-Butoxide, CAS 865-47-4, is an alkoxide base also abbreviated KOtBu.
- KOtBu is a recognized abbreviation for the same material; it does not establish a particular assay, solvent system or packaging.
Process assessment
- Potassium tert-Butoxide is an alkoxide base. Reaction suitability must be evaluated for the intended process and the current product-specific material.
Specification boundary
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FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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Are Potassium tert-Butoxide and Potassium tert-Butylate the same reagent?
A: Yes. Potassium tert-butoxide, potassium t-butoxide and potassium tert-butylate identify CAS 865-47-4. They are not sodium tert-butoxide or potassium tert-amylate. State whether the purchase is for neat solid or a defined solution concentration, solvent and package. -
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What form and solvent should be specified for Potassium tert-Butoxide?
A: Confirm whether the material is supplied as a neat solid or a solution, and if a solution, define the solvent, concentration and water limits. Do not assume a particular solvent system or concentration from the KOtBu abbreviation alone. -
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What is Potassium tert-Butoxide used for?
A: It is an alkoxide base used in condensation, elimination and deprotonation chemistry. Reaction suitability must be evaluated for the intended process and the current product-specific material, including solvent compatibility, moisture sensitivity and the required active-alkoxide strength. -
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Which specifications matter for industrial Potassium tert-Butoxide?
A: Agree active alkoxide assay, water, free potassium hydroxide or carbonate, solvent content if supplied as a solution, colour and insoluble matter. Moisture is critical because the alkoxide reacts with water and carbon dioxide, so the specification should identify the assay basis and relevant impurities. -
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How should Potassium tert-Butoxide be handled, packaged and reviewed?
A: Request the current specifications, packaging details and document availability for the material being quoted. Keep the solid or solution protected from moisture, carbon dioxide and incompatible solvents, and review handling, storage and local regulatory suitability against the product-specific specification.
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