Description

Bismuth Potassium Tartrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of bismuth, widely recognized for its stability and specific reactivity. This compound is essential for applications requiring a controlled source of bismuth ions in specialized chemical syntheses and analytical procedures. It serves as a critical reagent for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and industrial catalyst systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specific bismuth-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for gastrointestinal treatments.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a standard or reagent in gravimetric analysis and other quantitative analytical methods.
• Catalyst Systems: Acts as a precursor or component in catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Research & Development: A key starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new bismuth-based materials and compounds.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of other bismuth salts and fine chemicals with specific purity requirements.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bismuth Potassium Tartrate
CAS No.	5798-41-4
Molecular Formula	C8H4BiKO8 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	Approx. 448.10 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Bismuth Potassium Tartrate; Potassium Bismuth Tartrate; Bismuth Potassium Tartrate Hydrate; Bismuth(III) Potassium Tartrate; Bismutyl Potassium Tartrate; Potassium Bismuthyl Tartrate; Bismuth Potassium Tartrate Trihydrate (common hydrate form); Bismuth Potassium Tartrate (CAS 5798-41-4)
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Quality Control

Our Bismuth Potassium Tartrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Bi2O3 basis)	≥ 48.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 5 ppm

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