Potassium phthalimide

Potassium phthalimide
Identifiers
1074-82-4 Yes
ChemSpider 10627162 Yes
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PubChem 3356745
Properties
C8H4KNO2
Molar mass 185.221 g/mol
Appearance Light yellow solid
Melting point > 300 °C
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 oil Health code 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g., chloroform Reactivity code 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g., liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
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Related compounds
Related compounds
Phthalimide
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox 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. 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". Org. Synth.; Coll. Vol. 1, p. 119