Potassium bromide, ultra dry, 99.98% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

• Ampouled under argon

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1435°C
• Melting Point: 730°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Beads
• Quantity: 100 g
• Merck Index: 14,7618
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol and glycerol. Slightly soluble in diethyl ether.
• IUPAC Name: potassium bromide
• Formula Weight: 119.01
• Percent Purity: 99.98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Packaging: Ampule
• Refractive Index: 1.559
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.75 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium bromide, Ultra dry

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P501c
EINECSNumber	231-830-3
RTECSNumber	TS7650000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Ampouled under argon
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only