Potassium nitrate, 99+%, for analysis, 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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7757-79-1
• Molecular Formula: KNO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 101.10
• MDL Number: MFCD00011409
• InChI Key: FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: potassium nitrate, saltpeter, nitre, nitrate of potash, vicknite, nitric acid potassium salt, nitric acid, potassium salt, saltpetre, kaliumnitrat, kalii nitras
• PubChem CID: 24434
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63043
• SMILES: [K+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Boiling Point: 400.0°C
• Melting Point: 334.0°C
• Color: White
• pH: 5.5 to 8 (5% soln. at 20°C)
• Physical Form: Fine Crystals
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99+%
• Linear Formula: KNO₃
• Fieser: 05,561
• Merck Index: 15,7769
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 320g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in glycerol, slightly soluble in alcohol
• IUPAC Name: potassium nitrate
• Formula Weight: 101.1
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Grade: Analytical
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium nitrate

Safety and Handling

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