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CAS 1074-82-4

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Potassium phthalimide

Description:
Potassium phthalimide is an organic compound with the formula C8H4KNO2, characterized by its white crystalline appearance. It is the potassium salt of phthalimide and is commonly used in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of amines through the Gabriel synthesis. This compound is soluble in water and exhibits moderate stability under standard conditions. Potassium phthalimide acts as a nucleophile, making it valuable in various chemical reactions, including alkylation processes. Additionally, it has applications in the pharmaceutical industry and in the production of agrochemicals. The compound is generally considered to have low toxicity, but standard safety precautions should be observed when handling it, as with any chemical substance. Its reactivity and solubility properties make it a useful reagent in laboratory settings, contributing to its significance in synthetic organic chemistry.
Formula:C8H5NO2·K
InChI:InChI=1S/C8H5NO2.K/c10-7-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8(11)9-7;/h1-4H,(H,9,10,11);
InChI key:InChIKey=BYXYCUABYHCYLY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C1C=2C(C(=O)N1)=CC=CC2.[K]
Synonyms:
  • 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, potassium salt (1:1)
  • 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, potassium salt, ion(1-) (1:1)
  • Isoindole-1,3-dione potassium salt
  • N-Kaliumphthalimid
  • N-Potassiophthalimide
  • N-potassium phthalimide
  • Phtalimide N-potassique
  • Phthalimide potassium
  • Phthalimide, potassium deriv.
  • Phthalimide, potassium salt
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