Potassium tert-butoxide
Chemical compound
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Potassium tert-butoxide is a chemical compound with the formula [(CH₃)₃COK]ₙ. This colourless solid is a strong base, which is useful in organic synthesis. The compound is often depicted as a salt, and it often behaves as such, but its ionization... Wikipedia
Molar mass: 112.212 g/mol
Formula: C4H9KO
Solubility in diethyl ether: 4.34 g/100 g (25-26 °C)
Solubility in water: Reacts with water
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Appearance: solid
Boiling point: sublimes at 220 °C (1 mmHg) or at 140 °C (0.01 hPa)