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Potassium chlorate, 99+%
Description
Potassium chlorate is used in textile printing and dyeing, as a disinfectant, in manufacturing of aniline black and other dyes. It can be utilized as a source of oxygen and also used in pyrotechnics and chemistry demonstrations. Potassium chlorate is useful for the flowering of dimocarpus longan and is a highly effective method for off-season fruit production. Potassium chlorate-osmium tetroxide oxidizing system has a useful application for the synthesis of alpha-dicarbonyl derivatives of acetylenic compounds and 2,3-dihydroxy-1,4-dione from a 2,5-dialkylfuran.
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.
Potassium chlorate is used in textile printing and dyeing, as a disinfectant, in manufacturing of aniline black and other dyes. It can be utilized as a source of oxygen and also used in pyrotechnics and chemistry demonstrations. Potassium chlorate is useful for the flowering of dimocarpus longan and is a highly effective method for off-season fruit production. Potassium chlorate-osmium tetroxide oxidizing system has a useful application for the synthesis of alpha-dicarbonyl derivatives of acetylenic compounds and 2,3-dihydroxy-1,4-dione from a 2,5-dialkylfuran.
Solubility
Soluble in water, glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol.
Notes
Store away from incompatible materials. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 400°C (decomposition) |
Melting Point | 368°C |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN1485 |
Merck Index | 14,7620 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol. |
Formula Weight | 122.55 |
Percent Purity | ≥99% |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H271-H302+H332 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H271-H302-H332 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P220-P221-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P283-P301+P312-P304+P340-P306+P360-P312-P330-P370+P378q-P371+P380+P375-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM CHLORATE |
EINECSNumber | 223-289-7 |
RTECSNumber | FO0350000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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