Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology

Name: Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046580

About Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium nitrate (Molecular Biology grade), a molecular biology reagent registered under CAS number 7757-79-1. With the molecular formula KNO3, it has a molar mass of 101.1 g/mol. Alternative names: Nitrate of potash and Vicknite.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

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

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium nitrate in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology
Catalogue No.	VQ-046580
CAS Number	7757-79-1
IUPAC name	potassium nitrate
Molecular formula	KNO₃
Molecular weight	101.1 g/mol
Exact mass	100.9515
Grade	Molecular Biology
HSN code	28342100
InChIKey	FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID	24434

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	62.9 Å²
Synonyms	Nitrate of potash, Vicknite, Nitric acid, potassium salt, Kalii nitras, Collo-Bo, Kali nitricum, Potassium nitrate(DOT), Salt peter, INS NO.252, INS-252, Sensitive Teeth, Sensitive Tooth Paste

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Oxidiser

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H272May intensify fire, oxidizer
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P220, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, 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 7757-79-1

AR

Potassium nitrate, 99.995%

CAS: 7757-79-1
Formula: KNO₃
MW: 101.1 g/mol

VQ-014052

Potassium nitrate, 99.999%

CAS: 7757-79-1
Formula: KNO₃
MW: 101.1 g/mol

VQ-014053

Potassium nitrate, 99%

CAS: 7757-79-1
Formula: KNO₃
MW: 101.1 g/mol

VQ-014051

AR

Potassium nitrate, GR 99%+

CAS: 7757-79-1
Formula: KNO₃
MW: 101.1 g/mol

VQ-014054

Cell Culture

Potassium nitrate, suitable for cell culture, suitable for plant cell culture

CAS: 7757-79-1
Formula: KNO₃
MW: 101.1 g/mol

VQ-014055

USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / AR

Potassium nitrate, USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR

CAS: 7757-79-1
Formula: KNO₃
MW: 101.1 g/mol

VQ-047234

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology is 7757-79-1. It is also known as Nitrate of potash, Vicknite, Nitric acid, potassium salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology?

Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology has the molecular formula KNO3 and a molecular weight of 101.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium nitrate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology can I order?

We supply Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology in Molecular Biology grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology 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 nitrate, for molecular biology be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium nitrate, for molecular biology 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.