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Potassium Phthalimide

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.

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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.

Technical Overview

Potassium Phthalimide – CAS 1074-82-4

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

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Product Code

PPC002

CAS Number

1074-82-4

Category

Phthalimide salt

Molecular Formula

C8H4KNO2

Molecular Weight

185.22

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.

Packaging

25 kg HDPE drum with inner liner

Shelf Life

24 months

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