Potassium bromide, ultra dry, 99.95% (metals basis)

Product Code. 11389667

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 041282.14

Description

CAS: 7758-02-3 | BrK | 119.00 g/mol

Potassium bromide is used in a variety of applications such as spectroscopy, infrared transmission, as a laboratory reagent, and for the removal of peripheral membrane proteins. It is also used in photosensitive chemicals, paints and coatings.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2-3-7758
• Molecular Formula: BrK
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 119.00
• MDL Number: MFCD00011358
• InChI Key: IOLCXVTUBQKXJR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium bromide, bromide salt of potassium, kalii bromidum, bromure de potassium, caswell no. 684, tripotassium tribromide, potassium bromide k3br3, unii-osd78555zm, ccris 6095
• PubChem CID: 253877
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32030
• SMILES: [K+].[Br-]

• Boiling Point: 1435°C
• Melting Point: 730°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.95% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol,glycerol and ether.
• IUPAC Name: potassium bromide
• Formula Weight: 119.01
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.559
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White Powder/crystals
• Density: 2.75
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium bromide, Ampouled under argon

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium bromide

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium bromide

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only