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Potassium, chunks, in mineral oil, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

CAS: 7440-09-7 | K | 39.10 g/mol

989.77 DKK - 2654.39 DKK

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7440-09-7
Molecular Formula K
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 39.10
MDL Number MFCD00133776
InChI Key ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym kalium, potassium, metal, potassium, liquid alloy, unii-rwp5ga015d, rwp5ga015d, hsdb 698, monopotassium, potasio, mono-potassium, atom
PubChem CID 5462222
ChEBI CHEBI:26216
IUPAC Name potassium
SMILES [K]
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Description

Description

Potassium forms a blue solution in tetrahydrofoliate which is used for the ? -monoalkylation of -lactones in the presence of 18-crown-6. It is used for generation of potassium ethoxide in solution, for use in the Birch reduction of an aromatic ring, for preparation of potassium amide,

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Applications
Potassium forms a blue solution in tetrahydrofoliate which is used for the ɑ -monoalkylation of -lactones in the presence of 18-crown-6. It is used for generation of potassium ethoxide in solution, for use in the Birch reduction of an aromatic ring, for preparation of potassium amide,

Solubility
Reacts with water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Handle and store under inert gas. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

7440-09-7
39.10
ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
5462222
potassium
K
MFCD00133776
kalium, potassium, metal, potassium, liquid alloy, unii-rwp5ga015d, rwp5ga015d, hsdb 698, monopotassium, potasio, mono-potassium, atom
CHEBI:26216
[K]

Specifications

Gray-Silver
63°C to 64°C
0.860 g/mL
MFCD00133776
14,7604
Reacts with water.
[K]
39.10
CHEBI:26216
98%
Air and moisture sensitive
Potassium, chunks, in mineral oil
7440-09-7
765°C to 770°C
K
UN2257
kalium, potassium, metal, potassium, liquid alloy, unii-rwp5ga015d, rwp5ga015d, hsdb 698, monopotassium, potasio, mono-potassium, atom
ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
potassium
5462222
39.1
Odorless
Solid
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H260-H314-H318
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.

P223-P231+P232-P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P335+P334-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H260-H314

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

Product Identifier
  • Potassium, chunks, in mineral oil

Signal Word
  • Danger

Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
  • Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1

Hazard Statement
  • H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium

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