Description

Potassium B-Methyoxyethoxide is a powerful, non-nucleophilic base and alkoxide reagent widely used in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate critical deprotonation and condensation reactions under mild conditions, often with high selectivity and yield. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require a strong base soluble in organic media.

Application

• As a strong base for the deprotonation of weakly acidic C-H bonds in complex molecule synthesis.
• Catalyst or reagent in condensation reactions, such as Claisen and Dieckmann condensations.
• Precursor for the synthesis of other metal alkoxides and specialized catalysts.
• Use in the production of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Reagent in polymer chemistry for initiating anionic polymerization or modifying polymer chains.
• Employed in materials science for the sol-gel synthesis of metal oxide coatings and nanoparticles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium B-Methyoxyethoxide
CAS No.	20246-66-6
Molecular Formula	C3H7KO2
Molecular Weight	114.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2-Methoxyethoxide; Potassium Methoxyethoxide; 2-Methoxyethanol, potassium salt; Potassium 2-Methoxyethanolate; Ethanol, 2-methoxy-, potassium salt; Potassium β-Methoxyethoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium B-Methyoxyethoxide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Potassium Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DMF)

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