CAS 7758-02-3
:Potassium bromide
Description:
Potassium bromide (KBr) is an inorganic compound characterized by its white crystalline appearance and high solubility in water. It is composed of potassium ions (K⁺) and bromide ions (Br⁻), forming a stable ionic bond. KBr is commonly used in various applications, including as a sedative in medicine, a photographic chemical, and in the preparation of other bromide compounds. It has a relatively high melting point and is hygroscopic, meaning it can absorb moisture from the air. In terms of safety, potassium bromide is generally considered low in toxicity, but excessive consumption can lead to bromism, a condition caused by bromide accumulation in the body. The compound is also utilized in laboratories for its ability to act as a source of bromide ions in chemical reactions. Overall, potassium bromide is a versatile compound with significant utility in both industrial and pharmaceutical contexts.
Formula:BrK
InChI:InChI=1S/BrH.K/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
InChI key:InChIKey=IOLCXVTUBQKXJR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES:Br[K]
Synonyms:- Bromure de potassium
- Bromuro De Potasio
- Kaliumbromid
- Nsc 77367
- Potassium Bromide
- Potassium bromide (KBr)
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Potassium bromide, BP, Ph. Eur. grade
CAS:Formula:KBrPurity:(Titration) 98.0 - 100.5 % (dried substance)Color and Shape:Colourless crystals or white crystalline powderMolecular weight:119.01Potassium bromide, 99.999%
CAS:Formula:KBrPurity:≥ 99.999%Color and Shape:White crystalline powderMolecular weight:119.01Potassium Bromide
CAS:<p>Applications Potassium bromide is an ionic compound that is commonly used in chemistry to form a pellet that can be used to analyze a number of compounds by means of infrared spectroscopy. Potassium bromide is also used as an anticonvulsant to treat refractory seizures in humans and dogs.<br>References Kirkland, J.: Anal. Chem., 27, 1537 (1955); Korinthenberg, R., et al.: J. Child Neuro., 22, 414 (2007); Wilberley, S., et al.: Anal. Chem., 29, 210 (1957); Yohn, S., et al.: J. Am. Vet. Med. Ass., 201, 468 (1992)<br></p>Formula:BrKColor and Shape:White To Off-WhiteMolecular weight:119.00Potassium bromide (99.999%-K) PURATREM
CAS:<p>Potassium bromide (99.999%-K) PURATREM</p>Formula:KBrPurity:(99.999%-K)Color and Shape:white xtl.Molecular weight:119.01Potassium Bromide Powder for IR & FTIR spectroscopy, 99.5%
CAS:Formula:KBrPurity:min. 99.5%Color and Shape:White, Crystalline hygroscopic powder, Clear, ColourlessMolecular weight:119.00Potassium Bromide pure, 98.5%
CAS:Formula:KBrPurity:min. 98.5%Color and Shape:White to off-white, Hygroscopic powderMolecular weight:119.00Potassium Bromide 0.1M Solution
CAS:Formula:KBrColor and Shape:Clear, Colourless, LiquidMolecular weight:119.00Potassium Bromide extrapure AR, ACS, ExiPlus, Multi-Compendial, 99.5%
CAS:Formula:KBrPurity:min. 99.5%Color and Shape:White, Crystalline hygroscopic powder, Clear, ColourlessMolecular weight:119.00Potassium Bromide extrapure AR, 99.5%
CAS:Formula:KBrPurity:min. 99.5%Color and Shape:White, Crystalline hygroscopic powder, Clear, ColourlessMolecular weight:119.00Potassium bromide
CAS:<p>Potassium bromide is a white crystalline powder with a saline taste. It is soluble in water and alcohol, but insoluble in ether. Potassium bromide has been used as an anticonvulsant and sedative to control seizures, muscle spasms, and mania. It has also been used as a research chemical, reaction component, or reagent in the synthesis of other compounds.</p>Formula:KBrMolecular weight:119 g/mol
