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Potassium peroxydisulfate, ACS, 99.0% min
Description
A polymerization accelerant for PAGE gels. Potassium peroxydisulfate is used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. It is involved in Elbs persulfate oxidation of phenols and the Boyland-Sims oxidation of anilines. Upon solution, it gives radicals and is used to initiate polymerization reactions to prepare styrene-butadiene rubber and polytetrafluoroethylene. It is used as bleaching agent in various hair bleaches, ion exchange agents, plating agents and surface treating agents.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 100°C (decomposition) |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.0% min. |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 270.31 |
| Grade | ACS |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
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