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Potassium bromide for IR

SKU 90038590 CAS 7758-02-3 KBr MW 119.0 Available on enquiry

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Potassium bromide for IR is an inorganic compound used in infrared spectroscopy, photographic emulsions, and chemical synthesis. This white crystalline solid has a molecular weight of 119.0 g/mol and the formula KBr. It is stable at ambient temperatures. CAS 7758-02-3, Warning. Molekula supplies Potassium bromide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Overview

SKU: 90038590
CAS Number: 7758-02-3
IUPAC Name: potassium bromide
EC Number: 231-830-3
Molecular Formula: KBr
Molecular Weight: 119.0
Exact Mass: 117.882
SMILES: [K+].[Br-]
InChIKey: IOLCXVTUBQKXJR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI: InChI=1S/BrH.K/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
PubChem CID: 253877

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: Colorless cubic crystals
Odour: Odorless
Melting Point: 730 °C
Boiling Point: 1435 °C
Density: 2.74 g/cm³ at 25 °C
Water Solubility: Soluble in water
Vapour Pressure: 1 mmHg at 795 °C
Refractive Index: 1.559

Source: PubChem CID 253877 (HSDB, PAC Chemical Database)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Potassium bromide for IR used for?

Potassium bromide is primarily used as a window material and matrix for sample preparation in infrared (IR) spectroscopy.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?

The chemical formula is KBr and the molecular weight is 119.0 g/mol.

How should Potassium bromide for IR be stored?

This product should be stored at ambient temperature.

Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Potassium bromide in bulk quantities to meet your specific requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

What is the CAS number for this product?

The CAS number for Potassium bromide is 7758-02-3.

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