Name | Potassium 2-methyl-2-butoxide |
Synonyms | potassium-amylate potassiumt-amylate,kta Potassium tert-amylate POTASSIUM TERT-PENTYLATE POTASSIUM TERT-PENTOXIDE Potassium tert-pentoxide Potassium tert-pentylate potassiumt-amylate,kta,in Potassium 2-methyl-2-butoxide 2-methyl-2-butanopotassiumsalt potassium 2-methylbutan-2-olate potassiumt-amylate,kta,intoluene potassiumt-amylate,kta,incyclohexane |
CAS | 41233-93-6 |
EINECS | 255-272-5 |
InChI | InChI=1/C5H11O.K/c1-4-5(2,3)6;/h4H2,1-3H3;/q-1;+1 |
InChIKey | ZRLVQFQTCMUIRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C5H13KO |
Molar Mass | 128.26 |
Density | 0.90g/mLat 20°C |
Melting Point | >160°C dec |
Boling Point | 81°C |
Flash Point | 4°C |
Water Solubility | Reacts with water. |
Vapor Presure | 0.001-0.49Pa at 20-90℃ |
Appearance | Liquid |
Specific Gravity | 0.8 |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 20 ppmOSHA: Ceiling 300 ppm; TWA 200 ppmNIOSH: IDLH 500 ppm; TWA 100 ppm(375 mg/m3); STEL 150 ppm(560 mg/m3) |
BRN | 4149025 |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
Sensitive | 7: reacts slowly with moisture/water |
MDL | MFCD00064808 |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R14 - Reacts violently with water R34 - Causes burns R48/20 - R63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child R65 - Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R37 - Irritating to the respiratory system R19 - May form explosive peroxides |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S43 - In case of fire use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used.) S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | UN 2924 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 1-10 |
TSCA | Yes |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | potassium tert-amyl alcohol is used to make pharmaceutical intermediates. |