Potassium nitrate, 99+%, for analysis, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10616602	Thermo Scientific Acros 205915000	500 g	Plastic bottle

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7757-79-1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 101.10
• InChI Key: FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 24434
• SMILES: [K+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Molecular Formula: KNO3
• MDL Number: MFCD00011409
• Synonym: potassium nitrate, saltpeter, nitre, nitrate of potash, vicknite, nitric acid potassium salt, nitric acid, potassium salt, saltpetre, kaliumnitrat, kalii nitras
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63043

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 400.0°C
• CAS: 7757-79-1
• pH: 5.5 to 8 (5% soln. at 20°C)
• Assay Percent Range: 99+%
• Linear Formula: KNO₃
• Fieser: 05,561
• Synonym: potassium nitrate, saltpeter, nitre, nitrate of potash, vicknite, nitric acid potassium salt, nitric acid, potassium salt, saltpetre, kaliumnitrat, kalii nitras
• InChI Key: FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: potassium nitrate
• PubChem CID: 24434
• Formula Weight: 101.1
• Grade: Analytical

• Melting Point: 334.0°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Fine Crystals
• Molecular Formula: KNO3
• MDL Number: MFCD00011409
• Merck Index: 15,7769
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 320g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in glycerol, slightly soluble in alcohol
• SMILES: [K+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 101.10
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63043
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium nitrate

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement:
May intensify fire; oxidizer.

GHS P Statement:
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.

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GHS Signal Word: Warning

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Product Identifier

• Potassium nitrate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.

RUO – Research Use Only