Potassium phthalimide
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Potassium phthalimide | |
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Identifiers | |
CAS number | [1074-82-4] |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C8H4KNO2 |
Molar mass | 185.2 g/mol |
Appearance | Light yellow solid |
Melting point |
> 300 °C |
Solubility in water | Soluble in water, DMF |
Hazards | |
NFPA 704 | |
Related compounds | |
Related compounds | Phthalimide |
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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. It is a reagent used in the Gabriel synthesis of amines.