Description

Potassium Amide is a powerful inorganic base and a key reagent in synthetic chemistry, known for its strong nucleophilic and basic properties. This compound is essential for driving complex organic transformations, particularly in the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles and fine chemicals. It is a critical material for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturing, and advanced material science applications. Potassium Amide CAS NO 17242-52-3 offers a versatile solution for deprotonation and amination reactions under anhydrous conditions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A crucial reagent for the formation of carbon-nitrogen bonds in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Used in the cyclization and ring-closing reactions to construct pyridines, pyrimidines, and other nitrogen-based heterocyclic compounds.
• Catalysis and Polymerization: Acts as a strong base catalyst in anionic polymerization processes and other catalytic systems requiring non-nucleophilic bases.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed for deprotonation of weak acids, generation of carbanions, and as a condensing agent in various name reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, pigments, and agrochemical intermediates.
• Research & Development: A staple in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Potassium Amide
CAS No.	17242-52-3
Molecular Formula	KNH2
Molecular Weight	55.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassamide; Aminopotassium; Potassium azanide; Potassium amine (KNH2); Potassium imide; Potassioamide; UN 1422 (when in specific forms)
EINECS	241-274-2

Quality Control

Our Potassium Amide is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals. All products are accompanied by comprehensive analytical data, and Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly hygroscopic and reactive nature, this material must be stored under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. It is easily oxidized and reacts violently with water, acids, and oxidizing agents. Store away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Grayish to white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KNH2)	Min. 95%
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)	Max. 3%
Potassium Metal (K)	Max. 1%
Insoluble Matter	Max. 0.5%

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