Potassium chlorate, 99+%, ACS reagent, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Oxidation reagent

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3811-04-9
• Molecular Formula: ClKO₃
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.55
• MDL Number: MFCD00011361
• InChI Key: VKJKEPKFPUWCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium chlorate, fekabit, potcrate, kaliumchlorat, anforstan, berthollet salt, salt of tarter, berthollet's salt, chlorate of potash, chloric acid, potassium salt
• PubChem CID: 6426889
• IUPAC Name: potassium;chlorate
• SMILES: [O-]Cl(=O)=O.[K+]

• Melting Point: 356.0°C to 368.0°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99+%
• Linear Formula: KClO₃
• Fieser: 01,927
• Merck Index: 15, 7741
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 73g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: 555g/L hot water (100°C), soluble in alkalies, 1g/50mL glycerol, practically insoluble in alcohol, insoluble in ether
• Formula Weight: 122.55
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium chlorate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium chlorate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Oxidising solid Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

RUO – Research Use Only