Product Details
- Product Name- Potassium Phthalimide
- Chemical Formula- C8H4KNO2
- Molar mass- 185.22 g·mol−1
- CAS No- 1074-82-4
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Product Description
Potassium phthalimide is a potassium salt of phthalimide. It is an important intermediate in the Gabriel synthesis method of primary amine preparation. In organic chemistry, the compound is very useful due to their ability to undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions that render them as building blocks for the synthesis of many types of organic compounds.
Applications
- Substitution Reactions: Potassium phthalimide acts as a nucleophile in substitution reactions with alkyl halides and other electrophiles. This allows the introduction of phthalimide functionalities into organic molecules, which can thereafter be converted to a myriad of other functional groups.
- Amination Reactions: It is used in amination reactions wherein it replaces halide atoms with phthalimide groups. This is usually useful in the synthesis of primary amines and compounds related to these.
- Synthesis of Compounds: Many pharmaceuticals and biologically active molecules are synthesized using potassium phthalimide. It is useful in medicinal chemistry because it has the ability to introduce certain functional groups, that help form newer drug candidates and their derivatives.
- Functional Group Manipulation: It acts as a versatile tool in the functional group manipulation of organic synthesis. It is further anticipated that with the selective reaction with the electrophile, it can help to develop the structure and properties of organic molecules that could yield desired functionalities.
- Polymer Chemistry: Potassium phthalimide and its derivatives are used in polymer chemistry which help in enhancing performance and properties of polymers.
- Material Science: In the domain of materials science, potassium phthalimide derivatives are used for the synthesis of high-end materials, coatings, and composites. They pave the way for property improvements such as durability, conductivity, and biocompatibility.
- Research and Development: The case has remained the same with potassium phthalimide, a key reagent in chemical research that has helped much in the discovery of new synthesis pathways and optimization of reaction conditions, as well as in exploring novel applications. Its versatility and importance further continue to advance organic chemistry and related science disciplines, underlining its crucial role in innovations and developments to this very day.
Product Specifications
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to Off-White Powder |
| Purity by HPLC | NLT 98% |
| Assay by Titration | NLT 98% |
| Moisture Content | Less than 0.5% |
| LOD | NMT 0.5% |
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