Molekula
Potassium-8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate
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Potassium-8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate is a chelating agent and analytical reagent widely used in laboratories for metal ion detection, including as a precursor that releases 8-hydroxyquinoline on hydrolysis for precipitating metal oxinates from homogeneous solution, due to its strong complexing properties. This chemical has a CAS number of 15077-57-3, a molecular formula of C9H8KNO5S, and a molecular weight of 281.33. It should be stored at ambient conditions, with a signal word of warning for handling. Molekula supplies Potassium-8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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100 g — £71.60 per pack ex VAT · £85.92 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Assay | ≥98.0% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤15.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 26563210 |
| CAS Number | 15077-57-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H8KNO5S |
| Molecular Weight | 281.33 |
| SMILES | [K].O=S(=O)(O)O.OC=1C=CC=C2C=CC=NC12 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 2933492600 |
| Tariff Code | 2933499090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P403+233 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is potassium-8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate commonly used for?
It is primarily used as a chelating agent in analytical chemistry, for example as a precursor that releases 8-hydroxyquinoline on hydrolysis for precipitating metal oxinates from homogeneous solution.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of potassium-8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate?
The formula is C₉H₈KNO₅S, and the molecular weight is 281.33 g/mol.
How should potassium-8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate be stored?
Store at ambient temperature in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible substances.
What grade or purity levels does Molekula offer for this product?
Molekula supplies technical grade potassium-8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate, suitable for industrial and analytical applications.
Can Molekula supply potassium-8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate in bulk quantities?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request—contact our sales team for custom packaging and pricing.
What documentation comes with an order of potassium-8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.
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