Potassium Chloride
TL;DR: Potassium Chloride (CAS 7447-40-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula ClK and molecular weight 73.932556 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
potassium chloride
Also Known As: potassium chloride, Klotrix, Sylvite, Enseal, Neobakasal
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | ClK |
| Molecular Weight | 73.932556 g/mol |
| XLogP | -5.99 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 73.932556 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 2 |
| Complexity | 2.0 |
| Melting Point | 1418 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes at 2732 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.984 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | greater than 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | [Cl-].[K+] |
| InChIKey | WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
Product Description
Applications: Potassium Chloride is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Potassium Chloride (CAS 7447-40-7) has the molecular formula ClK and a molecular weight of 73.93 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.984 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: greater than 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include potassium chloride and Klotrix.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Potassium Chloride
Property Insights of Potassium Chloride
The XLogP value of -5.99 indicates that Potassium Chloride is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Potassium Chloride exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Potassium Chloride has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 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 Chloride?
The CAS number of Potassium Chloride is 7447-40-7.
What is the molecular formula of Potassium Chloride?
The molecular formula of Potassium Chloride is ClK.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Chloride?
The molecular weight of Potassium Chloride is 73.932556 g/mol.
What are the applications of Potassium Chloride?
Potassium Chloride is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg...
Where can I buy Potassium Chloride?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Potassium Chloride?
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