CAS 13455-21-5

Potassium fluoride (KF), dihydrate

Description:

Potassium fluoride dihydrate (KF·2H2O) is an inorganic compound characterized by its crystalline structure and hygroscopic nature. It appears as colorless or white crystals and is highly soluble in water, which facilitates its use in various applications, including as a fluoride source in chemical synthesis and in the production of fluorinated compounds. The dihydrate form indicates that each formula unit of potassium fluoride is associated with two water molecules, which can influence its physical properties, such as melting point and solubility. Potassium fluoride itself is a strong electrolyte, dissociating in solution to yield potassium ions (K⁺) and fluoride ions (F⁻). The fluoride ion is known for its reactivity and ability to form complexes with metal ions, making KF·2H2O useful in analytical chemistry and as a reagent in organic synthesis. However, it is important to handle this compound with care, as fluoride ions can be toxic in high concentrations, posing health risks if ingested or inhaled.

Formula: FK·2H₂O

InChI: InChI=1S/FH.K.2H2O/h1H;;2*1H2/q;+1;;/p-1

InChI key: InChIKey=MZFXHSQFQLKKFD-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES: F[K].O

Synonyms:

• Potassium fluoride (KF), dihydrate
• Potassium fluoride hydrate (1:1:2)
• Potassium fluoride, dihydrate

Potassium fluoride dihydrate, 98.5+%

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Potassium fluoride dihydrate is used as a stationary phase in gas chromatography. It is also used for the conversion of chlorocarbons into fluorocarbons through Finkelstein reaction. Further, it is used as a fluxing agent of silver brazing and metallurgical processing. It serves as an analytical rea

Formula: FH₄KO₂

Purity: 98.5+%

Molecular weight: 94.13

Ref: 02-011555

Potassium fluoride dihydrate

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Potassium fluoride dihydrate

Formula: ·F·K·2H₂O

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: white crystalline solid

Molecular weight: 94.12726g/mol

Ref: 54-PC6267R

Potassium fluoride dihydrate

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Purity: 98.0%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 94.127

Ref: 10-F007214

Potassium Fluoride Dihydrate

Controlled Product

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Applications Potassium Fluoride Dihydrate is a useful chemical reagent.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package

Formula: KF·2H₂O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 94.13

Ref: TR-P134550

Potassium Fluoride Dihydrate

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Formula: FKO₂

Purity: 98.5%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 90.0955

Ref: IN-DA0035IH

Potassium fluoride dihydrate

Controlled Product

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Potassium fluoride is an inorganic chemical that is used in the water fluoridation process. It is also used as a source of fluoride ions for the synthesis of hydroxyapatite, a mineral found in teeth and bones. Fluoride ions are also used to treat certain infectious diseases, such as malaria. The asymmetric synthesis of potassium fluoride was first reported by M. S. Kharasch and J. A. Fink in 1943 using plasma mass spectrometry. This method has been widely adopted for commercial production of potassium fluoride because it can be scaled up easily and does not require specialized equipment.

Potassium fluoride has been shown to inhibit viral replication by hydrogen bonding with the guanine-cytosine base pairs on the viral dsDNA, which prevents the DNA from uncoiling and copying its genetic information into new viral particles. Potassium fluoride has also been shown to be effective against hepatitis B virus (HBV) and mammalian cells infected by HB

Formula: KF·2H₂O

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 94.13 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FP34794