Potassium bromide, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Used as an analytical reagent and an oxidizing agent. Potassium bromate is used primarily as a maturing agent for flour and as a dough conditioner. It is also used as a laboratory reagent, in permanent-wave compounds such as food additives and explosives.

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Applications
Used as an analytical reagent and an oxidizing agent. Potassium bromate is used primarily as a maturing agent for flour and as a dough conditioner. It is also used as a laboratory reagent, in permanent-wave compounds such as food additives and explosives.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in alcohol but insoluble in acetone and ethanol.

Notes
Strong oxidizer. Incompatible with combustible materials, organics, reducing agents, aluminum and finely powdered metals

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1435°C
• Melting Point: 730°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• Merck Index: 14,7618
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in alcohol but insoluble in acetone and ethanol.
• IUPAC Name: potassium;bromide
• Formula Weight: 119.01
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.559
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.75
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium bromide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P501c
EINECSNumber	231-830-3
RTECSNumber	TS7650000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only