Description

Potassium Tetraiodobismuthate is an inorganic salt complex primarily recognized for its role as a key reagent in analytical chemistry. Its value lies in its specific reactivity, making it a critical component for qualitative and quantitative testing procedures. This compound is essential for laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, chemical analysis, and research sectors requiring precise detection methods.

Application

• Dragendorff's Reagent: Primary component in the preparation of Dragendorff's reagent, used for the detection and thin-layer chromatography (TLC) visualization of alkaloids and other nitrogen-containing compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Used in quality control laboratories for the identification and assay of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that are alkaloid-based.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a specialized reagent in synthetic and analytical research involving bismuth or iodide chemistry.
• Forensic Testing: Employed in forensic science for the presumptive testing of certain drugs and toxins.
• Botanical & Natural Product Analysis: Utilized to detect and characterize alkaloids in plant extracts and natural product research.
• Educational Laboratories: A standard reagent in university and teaching labs for demonstrating classic alkaloid precipitation tests.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Tetraiodobismuthate
CAS No.	39775-75-2
Molecular Formula	KBiI4
Molecular Weight	847.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Bismuth Potassium Iodide; Potassium Bismuth Iodide; Bismuth Potassium Tetraiodide; Potassium Tetraiodobismuthate(III); Dragendorff's Reagent Salt; KBiI4; Tetraiodobismuthate(1-) potassium
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Tetraiodobismuthate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for analytical applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and identification verification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange-red to brownish-red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KBiI4)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility (in water)	Partially soluble, forms a characteristic orange-red solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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