Potassium Alum
TL;DR: Potassium Alum (CAS 10043-67-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula AlKO8S2 and molecular weight 257.8487 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
aluminum;potassium;disulfate
Also Known As: Potassium alum, Aluminum potassium sulfate, Alum, Potash alum, Alaun
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | AlKO8S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 257.8487 g/mol |
| XLogP | -6.05 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 177.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 8 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 257.8487 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 62.0 |
| Melting Point | 92.5 |
| Boiling Point | 200 |
| Density | 1.725 |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.454, 1.4564; HEXAGONAL: 1.456, 1.429 /POTASSIUM ALUM DODECAHYDRATE/ |
| Solubility | 1 |
| SMILES | [O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Al+3].[K+] |
| InChIKey | GRLPQNLYRHEGIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-J |
Chemical Property Profile of Potassium Alum
Property Insights of Potassium Alum
The XLogP value of -6.05 indicates that Potassium Alum is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 177.0 Ų indicates high polarity, suggesting Potassium Alum may have limited membrane permeability but good aqueous solubility. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Potassium Alum has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 8 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Potassium Alum?
The CAS number of Potassium Alum is 10043-67-1.
What is the molecular formula of Potassium Alum?
The molecular formula of Potassium Alum is AlKO8S2.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Alum?
The molecular weight of Potassium Alum is 257.8487 g/mol.
Where can I buy Potassium Alum?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Potassium Alum?
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