Potassium iodide, ultra dry, 99.998% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11326938	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 013676.06	5 g
11316938	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 013676.14	25 g

Description

Potassium iodide is a simple iodide salt utilized as a fluorescence quenching agent. It is used in photography and as an analytical reagent, It is used in treating overactive thyroid and protecting the thyroid gland from the effects of radiation from inhaled or swallowed radioactive iodine. It is used as a nutrition supplement to prevent goitre and other iodine deficiency in human body.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7681-11-0
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.003
• InChI Key: NLKNQRATVPKPDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• PubChem CID: 4875
• IUPAC Name: potassium;iodide

• Molecular Formula: IK
• MDL Number: MFCD00011405
• Synonym: potassium iodide, potassium iodide ki, pima, kali iodide, thyro-block, knollide, kisol, asmofug e, potassium diiodide, potassium monoiodide
• ChEBI: CHEBI:8346
• SMILES: [K+].[I-]

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1330°C
• CAS: 7681-11-0
• Physical Form: Beads
• Molecular Formula: IK
• Synonym: potassium iodide, potassium iodide ki, pima, kali iodide, thyro-block, knollide, kisol, asmofug e, potassium diiodide, potassium monoiodide
• InChI Key: NLKNQRATVPKPDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• IUPAC Name: potassium;iodide
• PubChem CID: 4875
• Formula Weight: 166.01
• Refractive Index: 1.677
• Appearance: White beads
• Density: 3.12 g/cm³

• Melting Point: 681°C
• Color: White
• Assay Percent Range: 99.998% (metals basis)
• MDL Number: MFCD00011405
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (148g/100g at 25°C),alcohol (45.5mg/ml),methanol (125mg/ml),acetone (13.1mg/ml at 25°C),and ethanol (19.6mg/ml).
• SMILES: [K+].[I-]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.003
• ChEBI: CHEBI:8346
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Vapor Pressure: 1.33 hPa (1mm Hg) at 745°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium iodide

Safety and Handling

P260-P264b-P270-P314-P501c

H372

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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