Potassium bromide, 99.95%

Name: Potassium bromide, 99.95%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013998

About Potassium bromide, 99.95%

Potassium bromide is an alkali metal compound carrying the CAS registry number 7758-02-3 with a typical assay of 99.95%. The compound has the formula BrK, corresponding to a molecular weight of 119.0 g/mol. Common synonyms include Bromide salt of potassium and Potassium bromide (KBr).

It is supplied as a white solid. Reported physical data include a melting point of 734 °C and a density of 2.75 g/cm3 at 20 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span optics and photonics and materials research. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium bromide in 25 g, 100 g and 5 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Optics & photonics
Materials research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium bromide, 99.95%
Catalogue No.	VQ-013998
CAS Number	7758-02-3
IUPAC name	potassium bromide
Molecular formula	BrK
Molecular weight	119 g/mol
Exact mass	117.882
Purity / assay	99.95%
HSN code	28275120
InChIKey	IOLCXVTUBQKXJR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	[K+].[Br-]
PubChem CID	253877

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	White solid
Melting point	734 °C
Density	2.75 g/cm3 at 20 °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, ≥99.5%

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

VQ-014000

Potassium bromide, 99.9%

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

VQ-013997

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, 99.95%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium bromide, 99.95% 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, 99.95%?

Potassium bromide, 99.95% 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, 99.95% can I order?

We supply Potassium bromide, 99.95% in (99.95%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 5 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium bromide, 99.95%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium bromide, 99.95% 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, 99.95% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium bromide, 99.95% 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.