CAS 20762-60-1
:potassium azide
Description:
Potassium azide (chemical formula: KN3) is an inorganic compound characterized by its white crystalline appearance and high solubility in water. It is primarily known for its use as a propellant in automotive airbags and as a reagent in various chemical syntheses. Potassium azide is a strong azide salt, and its structure features the azide ion (N3-) paired with potassium cations. The compound is highly toxic and can be explosive under certain conditions, particularly when subjected to heat or shock, making it necessary to handle it with caution. In addition to its applications in safety devices, potassium azide is also utilized in laboratories for the synthesis of other azide compounds and in organic chemistry for the introduction of azide functional groups. Due to its hazardous nature, proper safety protocols must be followed when working with potassium azide, including the use of personal protective equipment and appropriate storage conditions to mitigate risks associated with its reactivity and toxicity.
Formula:KN3
InChI:InChI=1/K.N3/c;1-3-2/q+1;-1
InChI key:InChIKey=TZLVRPLSVNESQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:N(=[N+]=[N-])[K]
Synonyms:- Ai3-52879
- Caswell No. 682B
- EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 107702
- Potassium azide (K(N3))
- Potassium azide (K(N<sub>3</sub>))
- Ppg 101
- Potassium azide
- Azidopotassium
- Potassium azide, ≥99.9%
- KN3
- Potassium azide >=99.9% trace metals basis
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