Potassium nitrite, 97%, for analysis

Description

CAS: 7758-09-0 | KNO2 | 85.10 g/mol

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7758-09-0
• Molecular Formula: KNO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 85.10
• MDL Number: MFCD00011408
• InChI Key: BXNHTSHTPBPRFX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium nitrite, nitrous acid, potassium salt, caswell no. 698, ccris 3959, potassium nitrite 1:1, epa pesticide chemical code 076203, nitrous acid, potassium salt 1:1, kaliumnitrit, acmc-1bi01, dsstox_cid_22320
• PubChem CID: 516910
• SMILES: [K+].[O-]N=O

• Melting Point: 387.0°C
• Color: White to Yellow
• Physical Form: Crystals
• Quantity: 250 g
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Linear Formula: KNO₂
• Fieser: 10,329
• Merck Index: 15, 7770
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 3000g/L water (20°C). Other solubilities: 413 g/100mL water (100°C), slightly soluble in alcohol, soluble in hot alcohol, very soluble in liquid nh3
• IUPAC Name: potassium nitrite
• Formula Weight: 85.1
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Grade: Analytical
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium nitrite

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: Toxic if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life. May intensify fire; oxidizer.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Avoid release to the environment. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
EINECSNumber	231-832-4

SDS

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