Potassium bromide, 99%

Name: Potassium bromide, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013996

About Potassium bromide, 99%

Potassium bromide is an alkali metal compound (Extra Pure grade) carrying the CAS registry number 7758-02-3 at a purity of 99%. Formula BrK, molecular weight 119.0 g/mol. Alternative names: Bromide salt of potassium and Potassium bromide (KBr).

In its supplied form it is a crystalline powder to powder, white to almost white, passes test. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include optics and photonics and materials research. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Available in 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, Potassium bromide is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Optics & photonics
Materials research

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium bromide, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-013996
CAS Number	7758-02-3
IUPAC name	potassium bromide
Molecular formula	BrK
Molecular weight	119 g/mol
Exact mass	117.882
Grade	Extra Pure
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	28275120
InChIKey	IOLCXVTUBQKXJR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	[K+].[Br-]
PubChem CID	253877

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Crystalline powder to powder, white to almost white, passes test
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

Potassium bromide, 99.95%

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

VQ-013998

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%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium bromide, 99% 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%?

Potassium bromide, 99% 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% can I order?

We supply Potassium bromide, 99% in Extra Pure (99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium bromide, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium bromide, 99% 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% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium bromide, 99% 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.