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Potassium bromide, ACS, 99% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Used in manufacturing of photographic papers, engraving and lithography, in spectroscopy, and as an analytical lab reagent. Potassium bromide is applied as a veterinary drug, as an antiepileptic medication for dogs. It is utilized for the bromination of alkenes using cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate. It plays an essential role with diacetoxy iodobenzene for the efficient bromination of alkenes and alkynes.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Boiling Point
1435°C
Melting Point
730°C
Color
White
Physical Form
Crystalline
Quantity
1 kg
Assay Percent Range
99% min.
Solubility Information
Freely soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol,glycerol.
IUPAC Name
potassium bromide
Formula Weight
119.01
Grade
ACS
Hazard Category
H319-H335
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
RUO – Research Use Only
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