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Potassium chlorate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Potassium chlorate is used in textile printing and dyeing, as a disinfectant, in manufacturing of aniline black and other dyes. It can be utilized as a source of oxygen and also used in pyrotechnics and chemistry demonstrations. Potassium chlorate is useful for the flowering of dimocarpus longan and is a highly effective method for off-season fruit production. Potassium chlorate-osmium tetroxide oxidizing system has a useful application for the synthesis of alpha-dicarbonyl derivatives of acetylenic compounds and 2,3-dihydroxy-1,4-dione from a 2,5-dialkylfuran.
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.
Potassium chlorate is used in textile printing and dyeing, as a disinfectant, in manufacturing of aniline black and other dyes. It can be utilized as a source of oxygen and also used in pyrotechnics and chemistry demonstrations. Potassium chlorate is useful for the flowering of dimocarpus longan and is a highly effective method for off-season fruit production. Potassium chlorate-osmium tetroxide oxidizing system has a useful application for the synthesis of alpha-dicarbonyl derivatives of acetylenic compounds and 2,3-dihydroxy-1,4-dione from a 2,5-dialkylfuran.
Solubility
Soluble in water, glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol.
Notes
Store away from incompatible materials. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 400°C (decomposition) |
| Melting Point | 368°C |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN1485 |
| Merck Index | 14,7620 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 122.55 |
| Percent Purity | ≥99% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
- Potassium chlorate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Oxidising solid Category 1
- H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium chlorate
RUO – Research Use Only