Additional Properties
- Synonyms POTASSIUM BIS(TRIMETHYLSILYL)AMIDE
- HMIS 3-4-1-X
- Molecular Formula C6H18KNSi2
- Molecular Weight (g/mol) 199.49
- TSCA Yes (S)Significant New Use Restriction
- Boiling Point (˚C/mmHg) NA
- Density (g/mL) 0.877
- Flash Point (˚C) 4 °C
- Melting Point (˚C) 194-5°
Application
Review of synthetic utility.1
Sterically hindered base.2
Anionic initiator for preparation of polyalkylene oxides.3
Fieser
F&F: Vol. 4, p 407; Vol. 10, p 38, p 326; Vol. 13, p 257; Vol. 16, p 282.
Reference
1. Handbook of Reagents for Organic Synthesis, Reagents for Silicon-Mediated Organic Synthesis, Fuchs, P. L. Ed., John Wiley and Sons, Ltd., 2011, p. 432-453.
2. Es-Sayed, M. et al. Synlett 1992, 12, 962.
3. Yokoyama, M. Bioconjugate Chem. 1992, 3, 275.
Safety