Potassium phthalimide

White solid

Fixed

1.63 g · cm -3

> 300 ° C ( decomposition)

Soluble in water

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Potassium phthalimide is the potassium salt of phthalimide.

Production and representation

In the reaction of phthalimide with alcoholic potassium hydroxide solution is formed potassium phthalimide.

Properties

N- potassium phthalimide is a flammable white solid which is soluble in water. It decomposes at a temperature above 300 ° C, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide formed.

Use of and reactions

Potassium phthalimide is a reagent for the synthesis of primary amines according to the principle of the Gabriel Synthesis.

In addition, phthalimide in plant protection products required (eg folpet ), dyes and as a source of anthranilic acid.