Potassium bromide, 99.92% (metals basis)

Description

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

Potassium bromide is used in manufacturing of photographic papers, engraving and lithography, in spectroscopy and as an analytical lab reagent. Potassium bromide is employed in antiepileptic medication for dogs. It is utilized in the bromination of alkenes using cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate. It plays an essential role with diacetoxy iodobenzene for bromination of alkenes and alkynes.

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: 7758-02-3
• 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
• IUPAC Name: potassium bromide
• SMILES: [K+].[Br-]

• Boiling Point: 1435°C
• Melting Point: 730°C
• Color: Colorless
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.92% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol and glycerol. Slightly soluble in diethyl ether.
• Formula Weight: 119.01
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.559
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White Powder/crystalline/beads
• Density: 2.75 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium bromide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319-H335
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P501c
EINECSNumber	231-830-3
RTECSNumber	TS7650000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only