Potassium nitrite, 98%

Name: Potassium nitrite, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014056

About Potassium nitrite, 98%

Listed under CAS 7758-09-0, Potassium nitrite is an alkali metal compound available from Vaqora Chemicals in Extra Pure grade, specified at 98% purity. Formula KNO2, molecular weight 85.1 g/mol. It is also known as Nitrous acid, potassium salt or Potassium nitrite (1:1).

In its supplied form it is a colourless to white powder or crystalline powder. Key physical data: a density of 1.92 g/cm3 at 20 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for materials research and chemical synthesis. It is used across academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium nitrite, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-014056
CAS Number	7758-09-0
IUPAC name	potassium nitrite
Molecular formula	KNO₂
Molecular weight	85.1 g/mol
Exact mass	84.9566
Grade	Extra Pure
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	28341090
InChIKey	BXNHTSHTPBPRFX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	N(=O)[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID	516910

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Colourless to white powder or crystalline powder
Density	1.92 g/cm3 at 20 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	52.5 Å²
UN number	UN 1488
Synonyms	Nitrous acid, potassium salt, Potassium nitrite (1:1), Nitrous acid potassium salt (1:1), INS NO.249, INS-249, Nitrous acid potassium salt, Nitrous acid, potassium salt (1:1), Potassium nitrite [UN1488] [Oxidizer], KNO2, Potassium nitrite (KNO2), Potassium nitrite, ACS grade

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Oxidiser

Toxic

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H272May intensify fire, oxidizer
H301Toxic if swallowed
H400Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P210, P220, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P316, P321, P330, P370 + P378, P391, 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 7758-09-0

AR

Potassium nitrite, GR 98%+

CAS: 7758-09-0
Formula: KNO₂
MW: 85.1 g/mol

VQ-014057

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium nitrite, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium nitrite, 98% is 7758-09-0. It is also known as Nitrous acid, potassium salt, Potassium nitrite (1:1), Nitrous acid potassium salt (1:1).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium nitrite, 98%?

Potassium nitrite, 98% has the molecular formula KNO2 and a molecular weight of 85.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium nitrite.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium nitrite, 98% can I order?

We supply Potassium nitrite, 98% in Extra Pure (98%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium nitrite, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium nitrite, 98% 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 nitrite, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium nitrite, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 1488), 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.