Potassium phthalimide

Potassium phthalimide
Identifiers
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ECHA InfoCard 100.012.770
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Properties
C8H4KNO2
Molar mass 185.221 g/mol
Appearance Light yellow solid
Melting point > 300 °C (572 °F; 573 K)
Soluble in water,
Hazards
NFPA 704
Flammability code 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g., canola oilHealth code 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g., chloroformReactivity code 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g., liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
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Related compounds
Related compounds
Phthalimide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Potassium phthalimide is a chemical compound of formula C8H4KNO2. It is commercially available, and usually presents as fluffy, very pale yellow crystals. It is the potassium salt of phthalimide. If desired, it may be prepared by adding a hot solution of phthalimide to a solution of potassium hydroxide; the desired product precipitates.[1]

This compound is a reagent used in the Gabriel synthesis of amines.

References

  1. P. L. Salzberg and J. V. Supniewski (1941). "β-Bromoethylphthalimide". Organic Syntheses. ; Collective Volume, 1, p. 119


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