Potassium tert-butoxide is an organic alkaline corrosive product, which is highly hygroscopic. It should be sealed and stored. Generally, it should be stored in a cool, dry and ventilated warehouse. When placed, it should be kept away from heat sources, isolate fires, and prevent sunlight exposure. Potassium tert-butoxide is highly corrosive to the skin. During loading and unloading, operators should wear protective masks to prevent corrosion and burns from potassium tert-butoxide.
Potassium tert-butoxide is a commonly used alkoxide with the chemical formula (CH3)3COK. This colorless solid is a strong base commonly used in organic synthesis, and its conjugate acid, tert-butanol, has a pKa of about 17. In the solid state it exists as a tetrameric cluster of cucuranoid atoms. Potassium tert-butoxide is often referred to as t-BuOK in the chemical literature.
Appearance properties: white or off-white particles, reacts with water, sensitive to humidity, nitrogen protection.

Solubility: soluble in tert-butanol
Density: 0.910 g/mL at 20 ℃

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