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NaK Silica gel (Na2K) Stage I

extent of labeling: ~35 wt. % Na-K loading

Synonym(s):

Na2K-SG-I, Sodium-potassium alloy on silica gel (Na2K)

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:

vapor pressure

0 mmHg ( 20 °C)

form

solid

autoignition temp.

248-257 °F

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

extent of labeling

~35 wt. % Na-K loading

density

0.87 g/mL at 25 °C

InChI

1S/K.Na

InChI key

BITYAPCSNKJESK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Alternative to other reagents for desulfurizations, dehalogenations(as Wurtz coupling reactions), and Birch reductions.

Additionally can be used as:
  • A reducing agent for aliphatic ester substrates
  • A deprotectant in place of the typical heavy metal deprotectant

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