MAGNESIUM TERT-BUTOXIDE

Chemical Information

Synonyms: Magnesium tertiary butoxide

Chemical Formula: Mg[OC(CH3)3]2

Description: Colourless to cream powder, moisture sensitive 

Additional Information

CAS No.: 32149-57-8

M.P.: Decomposes at ~150°C before melting

Solubility in water: Reacts violently with water

Solubility in organics: Solubility in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone 0.8%, insoluble in most other organic solvents

Applications

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