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Cesium pivalate (CAS 20442-70-0)

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Alternate Names:
Cesium 2,2-dimethylpropanoate; Cesium trimethylacetate
Application:
Cesium pivalate is a cesium compound for proteomics research
CAS Number:
20442-70-0
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
234.03
Molecular Formula:
C5H9O2Cs
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Cesium pivalate is a white crystalline solid highly soluble in polar solvents like water and ethanol. It is frequently used as a potent base in organic synthesis reactions due to its high basicity coupled with low nucleophilicity. This compound finds versatile applications in diverse scientific domains such as energy storage, catalysis, and materials science. In the area of energy storage, it is studied as a prospective electrolyte for superior batteries, attributed to its excellent conductivity and stability. It serves as a base in numerous organic synthesis reactions within catalysis. For materials science, it acts as a precursor in crafting cesium-rich materials such as zeolites. The cross-coupling reaction between carboxylates and electron-deficient aryl boronic acids is carried out in the presence of butyric acid as an additive. Cesium pivalate is a cesium compound for proteomics research.


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Cesium pivalate, 5 g

sc-227589
5 g
$97.00