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Sigma-Aldrich

Potassium chloride

≥99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Muriate of potash, Sylvite

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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:
24852090
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

≥99.99% trace metals basis

form

crystalline

impurities

≤100.0 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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Application

Potassium chloride is widely used as a supporting electrolyte in electrochemical reactions.
May be used for the preparation of phosphate buffered saline, and for the extraction and solubilization of proteins.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

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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