Description

Potassium: 1,2-Diethenylbenzene: 1-Ethenyl-2-Ethyl-Benzene: Styrene CAS NO 68584-07-6 is a specialized organopotassium reagent, a potassium derivative of a substituted styrene monomer. This compound is valued for its role as a highly reactive intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the formation of carbon-carbon bonds under controlled conditions. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing specific styrenyl or ethylbenzene motifs.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer or initiator in the development of specialty polymers, including high-performance resins and functionalized copolymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in organometallic chemistry for nucleophilic addition reactions, metallation, and as a precursor to other organopotassium species.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of complex ligands and catalytic systems for asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Electronic Chemicals: Investigated for use in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Potassium: 1,2-Diethenylbenzene: 1-Ethenyl-2-Ethyl-Benzene: Styrene
CAS No.	68584-07-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Potassium 1,2-Diethenylbenzene; Potassium 1-Ethenyl-2-ethylbenzene; Styrylpotassium derivative; 1,2-Divinylbenzene potassium adduct; Organopotassium reagent 68584-07-6; Potassium styryl ethylbenzene complex; (1-Ethenyl-2-ethylbenzene)potassium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our organopotassium reagents is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, potency, and impurity profiles, ensuring consistency for critical synthetic applications. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards where required, providing traceability and reliability for our global B2B partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and light-sensitive nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Handle and open containers only in a controlled, moisture-free environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solid or Suspension (Solvent dependent)
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Potentiometric Titration)	≥ 95% (as Potassium content)
Solvent Content (GC)	Specified per batch
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	Reported

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