Potassium perchlorate, 99%

Description

CAS: 7778-74-7 | ClKO4 | 138.54 g/mol

Potassium perchlorate is used in ammunition percussion caps, explosive primers, fireworks and propellants. It acts as a solid rocket propellant. It is also used as an oxidizer in colored pyrotechnic compositions and flash powder. It is used as an antithyroid and involved in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. The mixture of anthracene and sulfur with potassium perchlorate is used for generating black smoke signaling.

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.

Applications
Potassium perchlorate is used in ammunition percussion caps, explosive primers, fireworks and propellants. It acts as a solid rocket propellant. It is also used as an oxidizer in colored pyrotechnic compositions and flash powder. It is used as an antithyroid and involved in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. The mixture of anthracene and sulfur with potassium perchlorate is used for generating black smoke signaling.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate and ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong reducing agents, powdered metals, strong acids and alcohols.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7778-74-7
• Molecular Formula: ClKO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.54
• MDL Number: MFCD00011362
• InChI Key: YLMGFJXSLBMXHK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium perchlorate, perchloracap, astrumal, peroidin, perchloric acid, potassium salt, irenat, potassium hyperchloride, perchloric acid, potassium salt 1:1, potassium perchlorate kclo4, potassium perchlorate usp
• PubChem CID: 516900
• SMILES: [K+].[O-][Cl](=O)(=O)=O

• Melting Point: 301°C to 304°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1489
• Merck Index: 14,7653
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in ethanol,ethyl acetate and ether.
• IUPAC Name: potassium;perchlorate
• Formula Weight: 138.55
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.52
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium perchlorate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H271-H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H271-H302 May cause fire or explosion strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P220-P221-P264b-P270-P280-P283-P301+P312-P306+P360-P330-P370+P378q-P371+P380+P375-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE
EINECSNumber	231-912-9
RTECSNumber	SC9700000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only