Description

Potassium 3,7-Dimethyl-3-Octanoxide is a highly reactive organopotassium compound used as a strong, non-nucleophilic base in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to deprotonate weakly acidic substrates under mild conditions, enabling critical bond-forming reactions. This reagent is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• As a strong base for the deprotonation of carbon acids in the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
• Key reagent in pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, particularly for APIs requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Facilitates anionic polymerization initiator systems for producing specialized polymers with controlled architectures.
• Used in fine chemical synthesis for constructing challenging C-C and C-heteroatom bonds.
• Employed in catalyst preparation and ligand modification in organometallic chemistry.
• Application in agrochemical research for the development of novel active ingredients.
• Utilized in material science for surface modification and the synthesis of advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 3,7-Dimethyl-3-Octanoxide
CAS No.	263148-42-1
Molecular Formula	C10H21KO
Molecular Weight	196.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 3,7-Dimethyloctan-3-olate; Potassium Dimeoctoxide; 3,7-Dimethyl-3-octanol, potassium salt; Potassium tert-octoxide derivative; KOt-Bu analogue (bulky alkoxide); Potassium alkoxide base; 3-Octanol, 3,7-dimethyl-, potassium salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium 3,7-Dimethyl-3-Octanoxide is manufactured under strict quality systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and pyrophoric nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or suspension
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Potassium Content	19.0 - 20.5 %
Solvent Content (if supplied as solution)	Specified on COA

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