Potassium Phthalimide • CAS 1074-82-4

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Potassium Phthalimide – CAS 1074-82-4

Potassium 1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-ide

Product Code

PPC002

CAS Number

1074-82-4

Molecular Formula

C₈H₄KNO₂

Molecular Weight

185.22

Chemical Class

Pharmaceutical & fine chemical intermediate

Synonyms

Phthalimide potassium salt

Description

High-purity Potassium Phthalimide (CAS 1074-82-4), the potassium salt of phthalimide, supplied as a pale yellow to white crystalline powder. Valued for its nucleophilic reactivity, it is the key reagent in the Gabriel synthesis route to primary amines and other nitrogen-containing intermediates.

Applications

Gabriel synthesis reagent for converting alkyl halides to primary amines
Pharmaceutical intermediate for amine building blocks
Fine chemical and specialty synthesis

Specifications

Appearance

Pale yellow to white crystalline powder

Assay

NLT 99.0%

Melting Point

> 300 °C

Moisture Content (KF)

NMT 1.0%

Handling & Supply Details

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from moisture.

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