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Potassium thioacetate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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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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.
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 |
Safety and Handling
| 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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