Description

Potassium Fluoride (CAS No. 7789-23-3) is an inorganic salt with the molecular formula FK, widely used in scientific research and industrial applications. This high-purity compound is available in anhydrous form, ensuring minimal moisture interference for sensitive reactions. Its crystalline structure and ionic properties make it ideal for fluorination reactions, metallurgy, and glass etching. Potassium Fluoride is also employed as a catalyst in organic synthesis and as a flux in aluminum production. Our product meets stringent quality standards, including ACS reagent grade, with a purity of ≥99.8% (Trace Metals Grade). Proper handling is essential due to its hygroscopic nature and toxicity; store in a cool, dry environment under inert conditions.

Properties

• CAS Number: 7789-23-3
• Complexity: 2
• IUPAC Name: potassium;fluoride
• InChI: InChI=1S/FH.K/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
• InChI Key: NROKBHXJSPEDAR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Exact Mass: 57.96210965
• Molecular Formula: FK
• Molecular Weight: 58.0967
• SMILES: [F-].[K+]
• Monoisotopic Mass: 57.96210965
• Physical Description: Potassium fluoride appears as white powder or crystals with a sharp saline taste. Shipped as a solid or an aqueous solution. Strongly irritates skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Toxic by ingestion. Used in insecticides, solder flux and etching glass.
• Color/Form: White cubic crystals
• Taste: Sharp saline taste
• Boiling Point: 2741 °F at 760 mmHg
• Melting Point: 1576 °F
• Solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 °F
• Density: 2.48 – Denser than water; will sink
• Vapor Pressure: 100 Pa at 869 °C; 1 kPa at 1017 °C; 10 kPa at 1216 °C; 100 kPa at 1499 °C
• Synonyms: POTASSIUM FLUORIDE, 7789-23-3, Fluorure de potassium, Potassium fluorure, CCRIS 1568, HSDB 7481, EINECS 232-151-5, UNII-9082WG1G3F, CHEBI:66872, 9082WG1G3F, DTXSID8031940, EC 232-151-5, CLOCAT F, POTASSIUM MONOFLUORIDE, DTXCID6011940, POTASSIUM MONOFLUORIDE (KF), 232-151-5, Potassiumfluoride, Potassium fluoride, anhydrous, potassium;fluoride, 12178-06-2, MFCD00011398, Potassium fluoride on calcium fluoride, Potassium fluoride anhydrous, CHEMBL1644027, Potassium fluoride (KF), Potassium fluorure [French], Fluorure de potassium [French], UN1812, Potassium fluoride on alumina, kalium fluoride, fluoro-potassium, potasium fluoride, potassium floride, potassium flouride, potassiurn fluoride, potassium fluoride-, Potassium fluoride on aluminum oxide, SCHEMBL6175, SCHEMBL550352, POTASSIUM FLUORIDE [MI], Potassium fluoride, ACS reagent, POTASSIUM FLUORIDE [HSDB], POTASSIUM FLUORIDE [WHO-DD], AKOS015833194, AKOS015911348, Potassium fluoride, 50wt-% on Celite, Potassium fluoride, 40wt-% on Alumina, BP-10938, Potassium fluoride [UN1812] [Poison], NS00080847, P1758, Potassium fluoride, Trace metals grade 99.8%, A839269, Q422426

Potassium Fluoride is primarily used as a fluorinating agent in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of fluorine into aromatic compounds. In metallurgy, it serves as a flux to lower melting points during aluminum and alloy production. Additionally, it finds application in glass etching and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions. Its high solubility and stability make it suitable for laboratory-scale and industrial processes.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H401: Toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
• H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P264, P270, P273, P301+P316, P321, P330, P391, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 3 (100%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (100%)
• Skin Corr. 1C (11.1%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (32.3%)
• Acute Tox. 2 (11.1%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (88.9%)
• Muta. 2 (11.1%)
• Repr. 2 (11.1%)
• STOT RE 1 (11.1%)

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