409316

Potassium chloride

99.999% trace metals basis

• Synonym(s): Potassium monochloride
• 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

Properties

• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non 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