Description

Potassium Bromide CAS NO 7758-02-3 is an inorganic salt widely recognized for its role as a source of bromide ions. This compound is essential in various industrial and pharmaceutical processes due to its reliable chemical properties and high purity. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, photographic, and oil & gas drilling industries, where consistent quality and supply chain integrity are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Primarily used in the synthesis of sedatives, anticonvulsants, and other bromide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Oil & Gas Drilling Fluids: Employed as a dense brine component in clear brine workover and completion fluids for high-pressure well control.
• Photographic Industry: Acts as a restrainer or fogging agent in photographic developers and emulsions.
• Laboratory & Analytical Chemistry: Used as a reagent and standard in spectroscopy, volumetric analysis, and other chemical testing procedures.
• Flame Retardants: Serves as a component in certain flame-retardant formulations for plastics and textiles.
• Water Treatment: Historically used for water disinfection and as an algae control agent in specific contexts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Bromide
CAS No.	7758-02-3
Molecular Formula	KBr
Molecular Weight	119.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Bromide Salt; Bromide Salt of Potassium; Tripotassium Tribromide; Kalii Bromidum; Bromide Ion Standard Solution; Hydrobromic Acid Potassium Salt; KBr; Bromopotassium
EINECS	231-830-3

Quality Control

Our Potassium Bromide is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. We offer various grades, including Technical, ACS Reagent, and Pharmaceutical (USP/EP) grades, each meeting specific industry requirements. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and heavy metal screening. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KBr)	≥ 99.0 %
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Bromate (BrO₃)	≤ 10 ppm

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