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Potassium bromate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

CAS: 7758-01-2 | BrKO3 | 167.00 g/mol

Used as an analytical reagent and an oxidizing agent. Potassium bromate is used primarily as a maturing agent for flour and as a dough conditioner. It is also used as a laboratory reagent, in permanent-wave compounds such as food additives and explosives.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Used as an analytical reagent and an oxidizing agent. Potassium bromate is used primarily as a maturing agent for flour and as a dough conditioner. It is also used as a laboratory reagent, in permanent-wave compounds such as food additives and explosives.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in alcohol but insoluble in acetone and ethanol.

Notes
Strong oxidizer. Incompatible with combustible materials, organics, reducing agents, aluminum and finely powdered metals
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7758-01-2
Molecular Formula BrKO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 167.00
MDL Number MFCD00011359
InChI Key OCATYIAKPYKMPG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonym potassium bromate, bromic acid, potassium salt, bromate, potassium, potassium bromate dot, unii-04mb35w6za, ccris 529, eec no. e924, bromic acid, potassium salt 1:1, potassiumbromate, kaliumbromat
PubChem CID 23673461
ChEBI CHEBI:38211
IUPAC Name potassium;bromate
SMILES [O-]Br(=O)=O.[K+]

Specifications

Melting Point ∼370°C (decomposition)
Quantity 2500 g
UN Number UN1484
Merck Index 14,7617
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in alcohol but insoluble in acetone and ethanol.
Formula Weight 167
Percent Purity 99%
Odor Odorless
Density 3.27
Chemical Name or Material Potassium bromate

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Potassium bromate
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Carcinogenicity Category 1B
  • Oxidising solid Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • H350-May cause cancer.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
  • P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium bromate
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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