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Potassium iodate, 98%
Description
Potassium iodate is an oxidizing agent used to prepare 2-styrylchromones from o-hydroxy-ω-cinnamylideneacetophenones by oxidative cyclization. It is used to iodinate table salt in order to prevent iodine deficiency. It is an active ingredient in baby formula milk. As a maturing agent, it is used in baking. Furthermore, it is involved in the protection of radioactive iodine accumulation in the thyroid.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Potassium iodate is an oxidizing agent used to prepare 2-styrylchromones from o-hydroxy-ω-cinnamylideneacetophenones by oxidative cyclization. It is used to iodinate table salt in order to prevent iodine deficiency. It is an active ingredient in baby formula milk. As a maturing agent, it is used in baking. Furthermore, it is involved in the protection of radioactive iodine accumulation in the thyroid.
Solubility
Soluble in water, potassium iodide solution. Insoluble in alcohol, liquid ammonia and nitric acid.
Notes
Incompatible with aluminum, strong oxidizing agents, sulfides, peroxides, metals and reducing agents. Avoid heat, shock and friction.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 560°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN1479 |
| Merck Index | 14,7642 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,potassium iodide solution. Insoluble in alcohol,liquid ammonia and nitric acid. |
| Formula Weight | 214 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Density | 3.89 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Potassium iodate |
Safety and Handling
- Potassium iodate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Oxidising solid Category 2
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Iodic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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