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Sigma-Aldrich

Potassium methoxide solution

~25% in methanol (T)

Synonym(s):

Potassium methylate

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Linear Formula:
CH3OK
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
70.13
Beilstein:
3551544
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

concentration

~25% in methanol (T)

refractive index

n20/D 1.37

density

0.95 g/mL at 20 °C

SMILES string

[K+].C[O-]

InChI

1S/CH3O.K/c1-2;/h1H3;/q-1;+1

InChI key

BDAWXSQJJCIFIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Potassium methoxide solution in methanol has been used as a base to synthesize imines via aerobic oxidative coupling of benzylic alcohols and amines in the presence of gold nanoparticles supported on titanium dioxide catalyst.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

51.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

11 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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