Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 99… 7447-40-7

Name: Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 99.5%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003389

About Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 99.5%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium chloride (Molecular Biology grade), a molecular biology reagent registered under CAS number 7447-40-7, specified at 99.5% purity. The compound has the formula ClK, corresponding to a molecular weight of 74.55 g/mol. Common synonyms include Sylvite and Enseal.

The material typically appears as a white crystals to crystalline powder to powder. Literature values give a melting point of 770 °C and a density of 1.98 g/mL at 25 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Key uses span electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows, protein analysis and molecular biology workflows. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

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

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis
Molecular biology workflows

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 99.5%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003389
CAS Number	7447-40-7
IUPAC name	potassium chloride
Molecular formula	ClK
Molecular weight	74.55 g/mol
Exact mass	73.9326
Grade	Molecular Biology
Purity / assay	99.5%
HSN code	28273990
InChIKey	WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	[Cl-].[K+]
PubChem CID	4873

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White crystals to crystalline powder to powder
Melting point	770 °C
Density	1.98 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Sylvite, Enseal, Slow-K, Muriate of potash, Neobakasal, Klor-Con, Acronitol, Potassium monochloride, K-Contin, Kay Ciel, Steropotassium, K-Lease

Documents

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 99.5%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 99.5% is 7447-40-7. It is also known as Sylvite, Enseal, Slow-K.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 99.5%?

Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 99.5% has the molecular formula ClK and a molecular weight of 74.55 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium chloride.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 99.5% can I order?

We supply Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 99.5% in Molecular Biology (99.5%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 99.5%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 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 chloride, for molecular biology, 99.5% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Potassium chloride, for molecular biology, 99.5% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.