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Potassium thioacetate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAL0540522
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100 g

Potassium thioacetate is used for palladium mediated coupling with aryl halides and triflates leading to S-arylthioacetates and derivatives. It is also used as a reagent in the conversion of halides to thiols.

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Applications
Potassium thioacetate is used for palladium mediated coupling with aryl halides and triflates leading to S-arylthioacetates and derivatives. It is also used as a reagent in the conversion of halides to thiols.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol and some polar solvents. Insoluble in alkanes, ethers and most nonpolar solvents.

Notes
Air sensitive. Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 10387-40-3
Molecular Formula C2H4KOS
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 115.211
MDL Number MFCD00083065
InChI Key SDJHDRMYZQFJJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym potassium thioacetate, ethanethioic s-acid; potassium, schiff reagent potassium
PubChem CID 24201352
IUPAC Name ethanethioic S-acid;potassium
SMILES CC(=O)S.[K]

Specifications

Melting Point ∽240°C (decomposition)
Odor Stench
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN3335
Beilstein 3595448
Sensitivity Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
Solubility Information Soluble in water,methanol and some polar solvents. Insoluble in alkanes,ethers and most nonpolar solvents.
Formula Weight 114.21
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Potassium thioacetate
Hazard Category H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: AVIATION REGULATED SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 233-848-7
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

RUO – Research Use Only

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