Potassium bromide
CAS Number7758-02-3
FormulaKBr
Mol. Weight119.00 g/mol
Potassium bromide
What is Potassium bromide?
Potassium bromide is a chemical compound with CAS number 7758-02-3 and molecular formula KBr. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
May be used for removal of peripheral membrane proteins.
Specifications
Linear Formula
KBr
Molecular Weight
119.00 g/mol
Grade
anhydrous
Assay/Purity
≥99% trace metals basis
Impurities
≤0.0005% Phosphorus (P)
≤0.005% Insoluble matter
Boiling Point
1435 °C/1 atm(lit.)
Solubility
ethanol: slightly soluble(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
734 °C(lit.)
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤0.2%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.005%
Cation Traces
Al: ≤0.0005%
Ba: ≤0.002%
Ca: ≤0.0005%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.0005%
Mg: ≤0.0005%
NH4+: ≤0.05%
Na: ≤0.02%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.0005%
EC Number
231-830-3
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