Potassium chloride, Spectroscopy Grade

Description

CAS: 7447-40-7 | ClK | 74.55 g/mol

It is used to replenish electrolytes and restore water electrolyte balance in treating hypokalemia. It is also used in buffers, fertilizers and explosives and finds useful advantages in medicine, scientific applications, and food processing. It plays an important role for the extraction and solubilization of proteins.

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: 7447-40-7
• Molecular Formula: ClK
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 74.55
• MDL Number: MFCD00011360
• InChI Key: WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium chloride, enseal, muriate of potash, klotrix, sylvite, slow-k, potassium chloride kcl, klor-con, chlorvescent, kalitabs
• PubChem CID: 4873
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32588
• IUPAC Name: potassium chloride
• SMILES: [Cl-].[K+]

• Boiling Point: 1500°C (sublimation)
• Melting Point: 773°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,glycerol,alkalis. Insoluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 74.55
• Grade: Spectroscopy
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.49
• Appearance: White Powder
• Density: 1.984 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H303: May be harmful if swallowed.
EINECSNumber	231-211-8
RTECSNumber	TS8050000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only