Potassium bromide, ≥99.5%

Name: Potassium bromide, ≥99.5%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014000

About Potassium bromide, ≥99.5%

Listed under CAS 7758-02-3, Potassium bromide is an alkali metal compound available from Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of ≥99.5%. With the molecular formula BrK, it has a molar mass of 119.0 g/mol. Alternative names: Bromide salt of potassium and Potassium bromide (KBr).

In its supplied form it is colourless or white powder or crystals. Key physical data: a melting point of 734 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Key uses span water treatment and materials research. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 g, 500 g and 5 x 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Water treatment
Materials research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium bromide, ≥99.5%
Catalogue No.	VQ-014000
CAS Number	7758-02-3
IUPAC name	potassium bromide
Molecular formula	BrK
Molecular weight	119 g/mol
Exact mass	117.882
Purity / assay	≥99.5%
HSN code	2827
InChIKey	IOLCXVTUBQKXJR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	[K+].[Br-]
PubChem CID	253877

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Colourless or white powder or crystals
Melting point	734 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Bromide salt of potassium, Potassium bromide (KBr), Bromure de potassium, Kalii bromidum, Kali bromatum, Tripotassium tribromide, bromopotassium, Pot brom, K-BroVet, KBroVet-CA1, K-BroVet 250, KBroVet-CA1 250

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 7758-02-3

Potassium bromide, 99.9%

CAS: 7758-02-3
Formula: BrK
MW: 119 g/mol

VQ-013997

Potassium bromide, 99.95%

CAS: 7758-02-3
Formula: BrK
MW: 119 g/mol

VQ-013998

Extra Pure

Potassium bromide, 99%

CAS: 7758-02-3
Formula: BrK
MW: 119 g/mol

VQ-013996

Spectroscopy

Potassium bromide, for spectroscopy 99%+

CAS: 7758-02-3
Formula: BrK
MW: 119 g/mol

VQ-000078

AR

Potassium bromide, GR 99%+

CAS: 7758-02-3
Formula: BrK
MW: 119 g/mol

VQ-013999

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium bromide, ≥99.5%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium bromide, ≥99.5% is 7758-02-3. It is also known as Bromide salt of potassium, Potassium bromide (KBr), Bromure de potassium.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium bromide, ≥99.5%?

Potassium bromide, ≥99.5% has the molecular formula BrK and a molecular weight of 119 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium bromide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium bromide, ≥99.5% can I order?

We supply Potassium bromide, ≥99.5% in (≥99.5%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 x 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium bromide, ≥99.5%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium bromide, ≥99.5% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Potassium bromide, ≥99.5% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium bromide, ≥99.5% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.