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Potassium, chunks, in mineral oil, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
$166.30 - $567.53
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 7440-09-7 |
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Molecular Formula | K |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 39.10 |
MDL Number | MFCD00133776 |
InChI Key | ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonym | kalium, potassium, metal, potassium, liquid alloy, unii-rwp5ga015d, rwp5ga015d, hsdb 698, monopotassium, potasio, mono-potassium, atom |
PubChem CID | 5462222 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:26216 |
IUPAC Name | potassium |
SMILES | [K] |
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AAL1326714
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L1326714 |
25 g |
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AAL1326722
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L1326722 |
100 g |
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Description
Potassium forms a blue solution in tetrahydrofoliate which is used for the ? -monoalkylation of -lactones in the presence of 18-crown-6. It is used for generation of potassium ethoxide in solution, for use in the Birch reduction of an aromatic ring, for preparation of potassium amide,
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsPotassium forms a blue solution in tetrahydrofoliate which is used for the É -monoalkylation of -lactones in the presence of 18-crown-6. It is used for generation of potassium ethoxide in solution, for use in the Birch reduction of an aromatic ring, for preparation of potassium amide,
Solubility
Reacts with water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Handle and store under inert gas. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Chemical Identifiers
7440-09-7 | |
39.10 | |
ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
5462222 | |
potassium |
K | |
MFCD00133776 | |
kalium, potassium, metal, potassium, liquid alloy, unii-rwp5ga015d, rwp5ga015d, hsdb 698, monopotassium, potasio, mono-potassium, atom | |
CHEBI:26216 | |
[K] |
Specifications
Gray-Silver | |
7440-09-7 | |
0.860 g/mL | |
MFCD00133776 | |
25 g | |
kalium, potassium, metal, potassium, liquid alloy, unii-rwp5ga015d, rwp5ga015d, hsdb 698, monopotassium, potasio, mono-potassium, atom | |
ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
potassium | |
5462222 | |
39.1 | |
Odorless | |
Solid |
63°C to 64°C | |
765°C to 770°C | |
K | |
UN2257 | |
14,7604 | |
Reacts with water. | |
[K] | |
39.10 | |
CHEBI:26216 | |
98% | |
Air and moisture sensitive | |
Potassium, chunks, in mineral oil |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H260-H314-H318
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
P223-P231+P232-P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P335+P334-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H260-H314
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 4.3; Packaging Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM
EINECSNumber : 231-119-8
RTECSNumber : TS6460000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon
RUO – Research Use Only