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Potassium phthalimide

SKU 45489595 CAS 1074-82-4 C8H4KNO2 MW 185.22 Available on enquiry

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Potassium phthalimide is a potassium salt used in organic synthesis, particularly in the synthesis of phthalimide derivatives and as a reagent in the Gabriel synthesis of amines. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder, stable at ambient temperatures. CAS: 1074-82-4, Molecular Formula: C8H4KNO2, Molecular Weight: 185.22 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Warning. Molekula supplies Potassium phthalimide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
45489595
CAS Number
1074-82-4
IUPAC Name
potassium isoindol-2-ide-1,3-dione
EC Number
214-046-6
Molecular Formula
C8H4KNO2
Molecular Weight
185.22
Exact Mass
184.9879
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)[N-]C2=O.[K+]
InChIKey
FYRHIOVKTDQVFC-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H5NO2.K/c10-7-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8(11)9-7;/h1-4H,(H,9,10,11);/q;+1/p-1
PubChem CID
3356745

Synonyms

  • 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, potassium salt
  • 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, potassium salt (1:1)
  • N-Potassium phthalimide
  • NPotassiophthalimide
  • phthalimide potassium
  • Phthalimide, potassium salt
  • potassium 1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-ide
  • potassium 1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-ide
  • Potassium 1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ide
  • Potassium phthalimidate

Frequently asked questions

What is potassium phthalimide used for?

It is primarily used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the synthesis of amines via the phthalimide method.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of potassium phthalimide?

The formula is C8H4KNO2 with a molecular weight of 185.22 g/mol.

How should potassium phthalimide be stored?

It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and heat.

What grade is available for potassium phthalimide?

It is available in technical grade; custom purity grades may be available upon request.

Can Molekula supply potassium phthalimide in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply potassium phthalimide in bulk quantities; please contact sales for details.

What documentation comes with a purchase of potassium phthalimide?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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