Potassium phthalimide

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Potassium phthalimide
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
1
2
0
 
Related compounds
Related compounds Phthalimide
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

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.