Potassium bromide, GR 99%+

Name: Potassium bromide, GR 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013999

About Potassium bromide, GR 99%+

Potassium bromide is an alkali metal compound in AR grade carrying the CAS registry number 7758-02-3, specified at ≥99% purity. Formula BrK, molecular weight 119.0 g/mol. It is also known as Bromide salt of potassium or Potassium bromide (KBr).

The material typically appears as a crystalline powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of 734 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span protein and peptide research and materials research. It is used across academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Protein & peptide research
Materials research

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium bromide, GR 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-013999
CAS Number	7758-02-3
IUPAC name	potassium bromide
Molecular formula	BrK
Molecular weight	119 g/mol
Exact mass	117.882
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	28275120
InChIKey	IOLCXVTUBQKXJR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	[K+].[Br-]
PubChem CID	253877

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Crystalline powder
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, ≥99.5%

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium bromide, GR 99%+?

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

Potassium bromide, GR 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, GR 99%+ can I order?

We supply Potassium bromide, GR 99%+ in AR (≥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, GR 99%+?

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

Yes. Potassium bromide, GR 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.