Potassium nitrate
ALDRICH/542040 - 99.999% trace metals basis
Synonym: Saltpeter
CAS Number: 7757-79-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): KNO3
Molecular Weight: 101.10
EC Number: 231-818-8
MDL Number: MFCD00011409
Linear Formula: KNO3
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 99.999% trace metals basis |
| form | crystalline |
| impurities | ≤15.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis |
| InChI | 1S/K.NO3/c;2-1(3)4/q+1;-1 |
| InChI key | FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 334 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | core: potassium |
| SMILES string | [K+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O |
| technique(s) | flow cytometry: suitable |
| Application: |
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| Packaging: | 10, 50 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | GHS03 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H272 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 |
| Hazard Codes | O |
| Risk Statements | 8 |
| RIDADR | UN 1486 5.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.999% trace metals basis |
| mp | 334 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352302 |


