Description

Potassium, Di-.Mu.-Hydroxydi- is a specialized inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 12395-66-3. This material serves as a powerful base and reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science applications. It is essential for research and industrial processes requiring a strong, non-nucleophilic alkali source, particularly in organometallic synthesis and catalyst preparation. Its properties make it valuable for pharmaceutical intermediates, fine chemical production, and the development of novel inorganic materials.

Application

• Organometallic Synthesis: Acts as a crucial base for the deprotonation and generation of reactive organopotassium intermediates.
• Catalyst Preparation: Used in the synthesis and modification of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed as a reagent in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates condensation, elimination, and other base-catalyzed reactions in the manufacture of specialty chemicals.
• Materials Science Research: A precursor or reagent in the development of advanced inorganic materials and ceramics.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be used as an initiator or catalyst in certain anionic polymerization processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium, Di-.Mu.-Hydroxydi-
CAS No.	12395-66-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Di-μ-hydroxydipotassium; Potassium hydroxide dimer; Dipotassium di-μ-hydroxide; Potassium μ-hydroxide dimer; Potassium hydroxo-bridged complex; Potassium bridged hydroxide complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium, Di-.Mu.-Hydroxydi- is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.