Potassium iodate, ACS, 99.4-100.4%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Potassium iodate is an oxidizing agent used to prepare 2-styrylchromones from o-hydroxy-ω-cinnamylideneacetophenones by oxidative cyclization. It is used to iodinate table salt in order to prevent iodine deficiency. It is an active ingredient in baby formula milk. As a maturing agent, it is used in baking. Furthermore, it is involved in the protection of radioactive iodine accumulation in the thyroid.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7758-05-6
• Molecular Formula: IKO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 214.00
• MDL Number: MFCD00011406
• InChI Key: JLKDVMWYMMLWTI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium iodate, potassium triodate, caswell no. 693a, iodic acid, potassium salt, unii-i139e44nhl, potassium iodine oxide kio3, iodic acid hio3 , potassium salt, epa pesticide chemical code 075703, iodic acid hio3 , potassium salt 1:1, kaliumjodat
• PubChem CID: 23665710
• IUPAC Name: potassium;iodate
• SMILES: [O-]I(=O)=O.[K+]

• Melting Point: 560°C (decomposition)
• Color: Orange to Brown
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.4-100.4%
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in boiling water. Insoluble in alcoholSoluble in water,potassium iodide solution. Insoluble in alcohol,liquid ammonia and nitric acid.
• Formula Weight: 214
• Grade: ACS
• Appearance: White powder
• Density: 3.89 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium iodate, For analysis ACS

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H272-H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement	P210-P220-P221-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 5.1, Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	231-831-9
RTECSNumber	NN1350000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only