Potassium tert-butoxide
Agent Name
Potassium tert-butoxide
CAS Number
865-47-4
Formula
C4-H10-O.K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
tert-Butoxide, potassium; 2-Methyl-2-propanol, potassium salt; 2-Propanol, 2-methyl-, potassium salt; Potassium tert-butanolate; [ChemIDplus] Potassium t-butoxide; Potassium tert-butylate; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3206
Category
Metal Alkoxides
Description
Light yellow solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Unstable and reactive; Reacts violently with water; Self-heating in large quantities, may catch fire; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alkali metal alcoholates, self-heating, corrosive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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