Description

Potassium Butanolate is a powerful alkoxide base and nucleophile, widely used in organic synthesis and industrial catalysis. Its high reactivity makes it a critical reagent for deprotonation and condensation reactions, offering superior performance in non-aqueous systems. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking efficient and selective base catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key intermediate and catalyst in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for esterification and condensation reactions.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used as a base in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as an initiator or catalyst in the production of specialized polymers and resins.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value organic compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a base in metal-catalyzed reactions, such as Suzuki and Heck couplings, for constructing complex molecular frameworks.
• Solvent Systems: Functions as a strong base in aprotic organic solvents for sensitive synthetic procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Butanolate
CAS No.	3999-70-0
Molecular Formula	C4H9KO
Molecular Weight	112.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium tert-butoxide; Potassium t-butoxide; Potassium tertiary butoxide; t-Butyl alcohol, potassium salt; Potassium 2-methyl-2-propanolate; 2-Methyl-2-propanol potassium salt; KOtBu; t-BuOK
EINECS	223-686-5

Quality Control

Our Potassium Butanolate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, store under an inert atmosphere (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 heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Potassium Content	34.0 - 36.0 %
Solubility (in THF)	Clear, colorless solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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