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Potassium chloride

99.999% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Potassium monochloride

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Linear Formula:
KCl
CAS Number:
7447-40-7
Molecular Weight:
74.55
EC Number:
231-211-8
MDL number:
MFCD00011360
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
24865635
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

100

Assay

99.999% trace metals basis

form

solid

technique(s)

protein extraction: suitable

impurities

≤15.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

mp

770 °C (lit.)

density

1.98 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Cl-].[K+]

InChI

1S/ClH.K/h1H;/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

Potassium chloride (KCl) is a water-soluble metal salt that comprises of potassium and chlorine. It can be extracted from minerals and salt water. KCl can be used in industries such as cosmetics, food, biomedical, chemical and fertilizer.

Application

May be used for the preparation of phosphate buffered saline, and for the extraction and solubilization of proteins.

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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