Thermo Scientific™ Potassium hydride, 30% w/w in mineral oil

Description

Potassium hydride is a precursor in the production of various bases by deprotonation, highly-hindered bases potassium triethylmethoxide and potassium 3-aminopropylamide It serves as a powerful base in organic synthesis of deprotonate carbonyl compounds and amines to form enolates and amides respectively.

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7693-26-7
• Molecular Formula: HK
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 40.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00011357
• InChI Key: OCFVSFVLVRNXFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: potassium hydride
• SMILES: [H-].[K+]

• Density: 1.45
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1409
• Fieser: 1,935 12,407 13,257 14,265 17,290 18,299 19,276 21,360
• Flash Point: 160°(320°F)
• Formula Weight: 40.11
• Form: Liquid

Safety and Handling

ShelfLife	5 Years
EINECSNumber	231-704-8

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