POTASSIUM TETRAMETHYLCYCLOPENTADIENIDE
Potassium tetramethylcyclopentadienide
CAS: 150239-39-7
Molecular Formula: C9H13K
POTASSIUM TETRAMETHYLCYCLOPENTADIENIDE - Names and Identifiers
| Name | Potassium tetramethylcyclopentadienide |
| Synonyms | Potassium tetramethyL Potassium tetramethylcyclopentadienide POTASSIUM TETRAMETHYLCYCLOPENTADIENIDE |
| CAS | 150239-39-7 |
POTASSIUM TETRAMETHYLCYCLOPENTADIENIDE - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C9H13K |
| Molar Mass | 160.3 |
| Melting Point | >240°C(lit.) |
POTASSIUM TETRAMETHYLCYCLOPENTADIENIDE - Risk and Safety
| Hazard Symbols | F - Flammable |
| Risk Codes | 17 - Spontaneously flammable in air |
| Safety Description | S6 - Keep under ... (there follows the name of an inert gas). S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. |
| UN IDs | UN 3393 4.2/PG 1 |
POTASSIUM TETRAMETHYLCYCLOPENTADIENIDE - Introduction
Potassium is an organometallic compound. Its chemical formula is K(C5H5(CH3)4), which can be abbreviated as K(Cp *). It is a colorless solid with low solubility. The following is a description of the properties, uses, preparation and safety information of the compound:
Nature:
- Potassium is a strong base that reacts with water and acid.
-It is stable in the air, but reacts with oxygen to produce oxides.
-The compound is soluble in polar organic solvents such as diethyl ether, THF and dimethylformamide.
Use:
- Potassium is a substance commonly used in organic synthesis and metal organic chemistry.
-It can be used as a ligand to form a series of metal organic compounds. (Example: Cp * Rh(CO)2Cl, where Cp * stands for Potassium ())
-It can be used for catalytic reaction, reduction reaction, oxidation reaction and synthesis of organic metal compounds.
Method:
-Generally, Potassium is prepared by the reaction of its precursor sodium decamethylcyclopentadienide (commonly used is sodium decamethylcyclopentadienide).
-Potassium can be prepared by reacting sodium decamethylcyclopentadienyl with Potassium deuteride in a hydrogen atmosphere or with Potassium chloride in ether.
Safety Information:
- Potassium is a combustible substance. Attention should be paid to fire prevention measures during handling.
-Try to avoid contact with water and acid to avoid flammable and toxic gases.
-Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as laboratory gloves and goggles, to avoid contact with skin and eyes.
-should be sealed, away from the fire and oxidant.
Please note that proper laboratory procedures and safe operating instructions should be followed when handling this compound.
Nature:
- Potassium is a strong base that reacts with water and acid.
-It is stable in the air, but reacts with oxygen to produce oxides.
-The compound is soluble in polar organic solvents such as diethyl ether, THF and dimethylformamide.
Use:
- Potassium is a substance commonly used in organic synthesis and metal organic chemistry.
-It can be used as a ligand to form a series of metal organic compounds. (Example: Cp * Rh(CO)2Cl, where Cp * stands for Potassium ())
-It can be used for catalytic reaction, reduction reaction, oxidation reaction and synthesis of organic metal compounds.
Method:
-Generally, Potassium is prepared by the reaction of its precursor sodium decamethylcyclopentadienide (commonly used is sodium decamethylcyclopentadienide).
-Potassium can be prepared by reacting sodium decamethylcyclopentadienyl with Potassium deuteride in a hydrogen atmosphere or with Potassium chloride in ether.
Safety Information:
- Potassium is a combustible substance. Attention should be paid to fire prevention measures during handling.
-Try to avoid contact with water and acid to avoid flammable and toxic gases.
-Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as laboratory gloves and goggles, to avoid contact with skin and eyes.
-should be sealed, away from the fire and oxidant.
Please note that proper laboratory procedures and safe operating instructions should be followed when handling this compound.
Last Update：2024-04-10 22:29:15
