Description

5-Amino-1H-Tetrazole Potassium Salt is a high-purity, nitrogen-rich heterocyclic compound serving as a versatile and stable building block in advanced synthesis. Its significance lies in its role as a key precursor for energetic materials and a functional ligand in coordination chemistry. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing novel compounds and propellant formulations.

Application

• Energetic Materials Synthesis: A critical precursor in the production of high-performance, thermally stable explosives and propellant additives.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of tetrazole-based bioactive molecules, which are important scaffolds in drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a key intermediate for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a polydentate ligand for forming metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and transition metal complexes.
• Gas Generators: Employed in formulations for automotive airbag inflators and other pyrotechnic gas-generating devices.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Investigated for use in specialty coatings and formulations as a corrosion inhibitor for metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Amino-1H-Tetrazole Potassium Salt
CAS No.	136369-04-5
Molecular Formula	C H3 K N6
Molecular Weight	138.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Aminotetrazole Potassium Salt; Potassium 5-Aminotetrazolate; 5-AT Potassium Salt; 1H-Tetrazol-5-amine, potassium salt; PAT; 5-Amino-1H-tetrazole, monopotassium salt; 5-Amino tetrazole K salt
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Quality Control

Our 5-Amino-1H-Tetrazole Potassium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.