Potassium Iodide USP
Abstract
Potassium Iodide is an inorganic compound that occurs as a white salt and is hygroscopic in nature. It is used medicinally for thyroid blockade, thyroid storm and also as an expectorant.
Use/Application
Potassium Iodide is used with silver nitrate to make silver iodide. It is a component in some disinfectants and hair treatment chemicals, as a fluorescence quenching agent in biomedical research, in organic synthesis in the preparation of aryl iodides and as a nutritional supplement in animal feeds and human diet.
Identity
Chemical Name: Potassium Iodide
Mol. Formula: KI
Mol. Weight: 166.00 g/mol
CAS No.: 7681-11-0
General Specifications
| Test | Specification…USP |
| Appearance | A white powder or colorless crystals |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, freely soluble in glycerol, soluble in alcohol |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless |
| Alkalinity | Passes test |
| Loss on drying | Maximum 1% |
| Iodate | Maximum 4 micro-gm per gm |
| Nitrate, Nitrite and Ammonia | Passes test |
| Thiosulfate and Barium | Passes test |
| Heavy metals | Maximum 0.001% |
| Organic volatile impurities | Passes test |
| Residual solvents | Passes test |
| Assay | Not less than 99% and not more than 101.5% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
