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Potassium, chunks, in mineral oil, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

$166.30 - $567.53

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7440-09-7
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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Description

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.

Applications
Potassium forms a blue solution in tetrahydrofoliate which is used for the ɑ -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.
Specifications

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

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

SDS
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RUO – Research Use Only