Description

Potassium tert-Butoxide is a powerful, non-nucleophilic base widely used in organic synthesis. Its high basicity and solubility in organic solvents make it a critical reagent for driving deprotonation and elimination reactions efficiently. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to optimize complex synthetic pathways.

Application

• As a strong base for the deprotonation of weakly acidic C-H bonds in the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
• Catalyst and reagent in elimination reactions, such as the production of alkenes from alkyl halides.
• Key intermediate in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including steroids and other therapeutic compounds.
• Used in the synthesis of agrochemicals, including pesticides and herbicides.
• Facilitates condensation and rearrangement reactions in fine chemical and fragrance production.
• Employed in polymer chemistry as an anionic initiator for specific polymerization processes.
• Reagent for the preparation of tert-butoxy-substituted compounds and other alkoxide derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium tert-Butoxide
CAS No.	865-47-4
Molecular Formula	C4H9KO
Molecular Weight	112.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium tert-Butoxide; Potassium t-Butoxide; t-Butyl Alcohol, Potassium Salt; Potassium 2-Methylpropan-2-olate; 2-Methyl-2-propanol potassium salt; Potassium tertiary butoxide; KOtBu; t-BuOK
EINECS	212-740-1

Quality Control

Our Potassium tert-Butoxide is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise purity and consistency standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)	≤ 3.0 %
tert-Butanol	≤ 2.0 %
Solubility (in THF or Toluene)	Clear solution

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