Potassium hexafluorophosphate

CAS: 17084-13-8

Ref. 3D-FP38776

Product Information

• Name: Potassium hexafluorophosphate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Potassium hexafluorophosphate is a chemical compound that is used as an antimicrobial agent in the laboratory. It reacts with hydroxyl groups on various surfaces to form potassium hexafluorophosphate and water. The reaction solution can be used to disinfect equipment and surfaces, and is stable at room temperature. Potassium hexafluorophosphate has been shown to have biological properties such as inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi, but not viruses. This chemical compound has been shown to be effective against E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, or Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 184.06 g/mol
• Formula: KPF₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder