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Atomfair Potassium amide H2KN

Description Potassium Amide (H2KN) is a highly reactive inorganic compound primarily used in synthetic chemistry and materials research. This strong base, with the IUPAC name potassium;azanide , appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid under inert conditions. With a CAS number of 2540-30-9, it is hygroscopic and reacts violently with water, requiring storage under anhydrous conditions (e.g., mineral oil or inert atmosphere). Its molecular weight of 55.12 g/mol and high nucleophilicity make it valuable for deprotonation reactions, ammonia-based syntheses, and as a catalyst in organic transformations. Suitable for glove box or Schlenk line handling, our product is rigorously tested…

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Potassium Amide (H2KN) is a highly reactive inorganic compound primarily used in synthetic chemistry and materials research. This strong base, with the IUPAC name potassium;azanide, appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid under inert conditions. With a CAS number of 2540-30-9, it is hygroscopic and reacts violently with water, requiring storage under anhydrous conditions (e.g., mineral oil or inert atmosphere). Its molecular weight of 55.12 g/mol and high nucleophilicity make it valuable for deprotonation reactions, ammonia-based syntheses, and as a catalyst in organic transformations. Suitable for glove box or Schlenk line handling, our product is rigorously tested for purity and packaged in sealed ampoules or under argon to ensure stability. Synonyms include Potassium amide (K(NH2)) and EINECS 241-275-9.

  • CAS No: 2540-30-9
  • Molecular Formula: H2KN
  • Molecular Weight: 55.121
  • Exact Mass: 54.98243055
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 54.98243055
  • IUPAC Name: potassium;azanide
  • SMILES: [NH2-].[K+]
  • Synonyms: Potassium amide, 17242-52-3, Potassium amide (K(NH2)), EINECS 241-275-9, DTXSID4066177

Application

Potassium amide serves as a powerful base in organic synthesis, particularly for deprotonating weakly acidic C-H bonds in hydrocarbons. It is employed in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and as a catalyst in ammonia-based reactions. Researchers also utilize it in the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles and for metallation reactions under anhydrous conditions.

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