Potassium Iodide
TL;DR: Potassium Iodide (CAS 7681-11-0) is a chemical compound with molecular formula IK and molecular weight 165.86818 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
potassium iodide
Also Known As: potassium iodide, Thyro-Block, potassiumiodide, Pima, Kali iodide
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | IK |
| Molecular Weight | 165.86818 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 | 165.86818 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 2 |
| Complexity | 2.0 |
| Melting Point | 1258 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | Very high (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 3.13 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 [mm Hg] @745 °C |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction = 1.677 |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in ethanol |
| SMILES | [K+].[I-] |
| InChIKey | NLKNQRATVPKPDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
Product Description
Applications: Potassium Iodide is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Potassium Iodide (CAS 7681-11-0) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Potassium Iodide (CAS 7681-11-0) is a heterocyclic building block with the molecular formula IK and a molecular weight of 165.87 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 3.13 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Slightly soluble in ethanol. It is also known as potassium iodide and Thyro-Block.
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Chemical Property Profile of Potassium Iodide
Property Insights of Potassium Iodide
The XLogP value of -5.99 indicates that Potassium Iodide 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 Iodide exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Potassium Iodide 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 Iodide?
The CAS number of Potassium Iodide is 7681-11-0.
What is the molecular formula of Potassium Iodide?
The molecular formula of Potassium Iodide is IK.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Iodide?
The molecular weight of Potassium Iodide is 165.86818 g/mol.
What are the applications of Potassium Iodide?
Potassium Iodide is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Potassium Iodide (CAS 7681-11-0) with...
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