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Potassium hydride

Product Name
Potassium hydride
CAS No.
7693-26-7
Chemical Name
Potassium hydride
Synonyms
KH;HK-9;PotassiuM hydrid;POTASSIUM HYDRIDE;potassiumhydride(kh);Potassium monohydride;Potassium hydride (KH);Hydrogen potassium salt;Potassiumhydride,30-35%inoil;PotassiuM hydride in paraffin
CBNumber
CB5854282
Molecular Formula
HK
Formula Weight
40.11
MOL File
7693-26-7.mol
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Potassium hydride Property

Melting point:
decomposes [CRC10]
Boiling point:
316 °C
Density 
1.54
Flash point:
113 °C
storage temp. 
Flammables + water-Freezer (-20°C)e area
solubility 
Insoluble in benzene, diethyl ether and carbon disulfide.
form 
dispersion (in mineral oil (~35%))
color 
Grayish beige
Water Solubility 
decomposed by H2O [CRC10]
Sensitive 
Moisture Sensitive
InChIKey
NTTOTNSKUYCDAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EPA Substance Registry System
Potassium hydride (KH) (7693-26-7)
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
F,C
Risk Statements 
11-14/15-34
Safety Statements 
16-26-27-36/37/39-45-43
RIDADR 
UN 1409 4.3/PG 1
WGK Germany 
3
Autoignition Temperature
Ignites spontaneously at room temperature in moist air
TSCA 
Yes
HazardClass 
4.3
PackingGroup 
I
HS Code 
28500090
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements

H260In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

P223Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.

P231+P232Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
215813
Product name
Potassium hydride
Purity
30 wt % dispersion in mineral oil
Packaging
75g
Price
$209
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
215813
Product name
Potassium hydride
Purity
30 wt % dispersion in mineral oil
Packaging
300g
Price
$793
Updated
2024/03/01
Alfa Aesar
Product number
L13266
Product name
Potassium hydride
Purity
30%w/winmineraloil
Packaging
5g
Price
$302
Updated
2024/03/01
Alfa Aesar
Product number
L13266
Product name
Potassium hydride
Purity
30% w/w in mineral oil
Packaging
(c)5g
Price
$298
Updated
2023/06/20
Alfa Aesar
Product number
L13266
Product name
Potassium hydride
Purity
30% w/w in mineral oil
Packaging
(c)25g
Price
$521
Updated
2023/06/20
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Potassium hydride Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Potassium hydride is available in laboratory quantities only as a 20 – 35 % dispersion in oil. Potassium hydride is a considerably stronger base than lithium hydride or sodium hydride. It is able to remove protons from tertiary alcohols and ketones, a reaction that either does not occur or is very slow when sodium hydride is used. Potassium hydride also reacts with weak Lewis acids, converting sterically hindered boron trialkyls to the corresponding sterically hindered complex borohydrides:

Uses

It is used as a strong reducing agent and inmaking super bases RNHK and ROK(whereRis an alkyl group) (Sullivan andWade 1980).It is sold as 35 wt% dispersion in mineral oil.

Uses

Potassium Hydride is used in preparation of Hydroxy-Xanthone derivatives via Isoprenylation followed by Claisen rearrangement starting from Fluoroxanthone derivatives.

Uses

Organic condensations and alkylations.

Definition

potassium hydride: A white orgreyish white crystalline solid, KH;r.d. 1.43–1.47. It is prepared by passinghydrogen over heated potassiumand marketed as a light grey powderdispersed in oil. The solid decomposeson heating and in contact withmoisture and is an excellent reducingagent. Potassium hydride is a firehazard because it produces hydrogenon reaction with water.

Reactions

Potassium hydride acts as a base and as hydride donor. It is used for deprotonation, cyclization-condensation, elimination, and rearrangement reactions, and also as a reducing agent. Potassium hydride undergoes reaction quickly and quantitatively with acids, and of particular note is its capability to rapidly deprotonate tertiary alcohols where sodium hydride or potassium metal do so slowly or not at all. The reactions of metal hydrides take place at the crystal surface. The crystal lattice energies decrease from lithium to cesium hydride, and potassium hydride appears to have the optimal lattice energy and hydride radius for surface reactions. The presence of 18-crown-6 enhances the reactivity of potassium hydride, The crown ether can operate as a phase-transfer agent or as a simple “pickling” agent of the potassium hydride surface, dissolving the formed inorganic salts. Potassium hydride is usually superior to lithium and sodium hydride in the reactions. Unusually active potassium hydride can be prepared easily from hydrogen and superbasic reagents (t-BuOK-TMEDA) in hexane. “Superactive potassium hydride” is very active in deprotonation as well as in reduction. The reactivity of commercially available potassium hydride, which is prepared by the reaction of hydrogen gas with elemental potassium, depends upon the impurities in different lots (mainly potassium or its reaction products), thus leading to side reactions and variable yields. The superactive metal hydride contains no alkali metal.

General Description

This product has been enhanced for energy efficiency.

Hazard

Dangerous fire and explosion risk, evolves toxic and flammable gases on heating and on expo- sure to moisture.

Health Hazard

The toxicity data on potassium hydride arenot reported in the literature. In the pure state, this compound should be highly corrosiveby inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact.It yields potassium hydroxide, whichis also very corrosive, when reacted withmoisture.

Health Hazard

Potassium hydride react with the moisture on skin and other tissues to form highly corrosive sodium and potassium hydroxide. Contact of these hydrides with the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes causes severe burns; thermal burns may also occur due to ignition of the liberated hydrogen gas.

Fire Hazard

Potassium hydride is flammable solid that ignite on contact with moist air. Potassium hydride presents a more serious fire hazard than sodium hydride. The mineral oil dispersions do not ignite spontaneously on exposure to the atmosphere. Sodium hydride and potassium hydride fires must be extinguished with a class D dry chemical extinguisher or by the use of sand, ground limestone, dry clay or graphite, or "Met-L-X ? " type solids. Water or CO 2 extinguishers must never be used on sodium and potassium hydride fires.

Flammability and Explosibility

Potassium hydride and sodium hydride are flammable solids that ignite on contact with moist air. Potassium hydride presents a more serious fire hazard than sodium hydride. The mineral oil dispersions do not ignite spontaneously on exposure to the atmosphere. Sodium hydride and potassium hydride fires must be extinguished with a class D dry chemical extinguisher or by the use of sand, ground limestone, dry clay or graphite, or "Met-L-X?" type solids. Water or CO2 extinguishers must never be used on sodium and potassium hydride fires.

Safety Profile

Dangerous fire hazard by chemical reaction. Ignites spontaneously in air. Moderate explosion hazard when exposed to heat or by chemical reaction. Wdl react with water, steam, or acids to produce H2 which then igmtes. Can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use CO2, dry chemical. Potentially explosive reactions with 0-2,4- dnitrophenylhydroxylamine, fluoroalkenes. Ignites on contact with air, oxygen + moisture, fluorine. Incompatible with Cl2, acetic acid, acrolein, acrylonitrile, (CaC + Cl2), ClO2, (H202 + Cl2), (CHFL + CH,OH), 1,2-dchloroethylene, maleic anhydride, (n-methyl-n-nitrosourea + CH2Cl2), nitroethane, NCb, nitromethane, nitroparaffins, o-nitrophenol, nitropropane, n-nitrosomethylurea, (nitrosomethylurea + CH2Cl2), H20, trichloroethylene, tetrahydrofuran, tetrachlorethane. When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of K2O. See also POTASSIUM and HYDRIDES.

storage

Safety glasses, impermeable gloves, and a fire-retardant laboratory coat should be worn at all times when working with these substances. These hydrides should be used only in areas free of ignition sources and should be stored preferably as mineral oil dispersions under an inert gas such as argon.

Incompatibilities

Potassium hydride and sodium hydride react violently with water, liberating hydrogen, which can ignite. Oil dispersions of these hydrides are much safer to handle because the mineral oil serves as a barrier to moisture and air. Potassium hydride may react violently with oxygen, CO, dimethyl sulfoxide, alcohols, and acids. Explosions can result from contact of these compounds with strong oxidizers. Potassium hydride is generally more reactive than sodium hydride.

Waste Disposal

Excess potassium or sodium hydride and waste material containing these substances should be placed in an appropriate container under an inert atmosphere, clearly labeled, and handled according to your institution's waste disposal guidelines. Experienced personnel can destroy small quantities of sodium hydride and potassium hydride by the careful dropwise addition of t-butanol or iso-propanol to a suspension of the metal hydride in an inert solvent such as toluene under an inert atmosphere such as argon. Great care must be taken in the destruction of potassium hydride because of its greater reactivity. The resulting mixture of metal alkoxide should be placed in an appropriate container, clearly labeled, and handled according to your institution's waste disposal guidelines.

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Zhuozhou Wenxi import and Export Co., Ltd
Product
Potassium hydride 7693-26-7
Price
US $15.00-10.00/KG
Min. Order
1KG
Purity
99%+ HPLC
Supply Ability
Monthly supply of 1 ton
Release date
2021-06-27
Career Henan Chemical Co
Product
Potassium hydride 7693-26-7
Price
US $1.00/KG
Min. Order
1KG
Purity
99%HPLC
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100KG
Release date
2020-02-05

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