Title: Potassium Bromate
CAS Registry Number: 7758-01-2
Molecular Formula: BrKO3
Molecular Weight: 167.00
Percent Composition: Br 47.85%, K 23.41%, O 28.74%
Line Formula: KBrO3
Properties: White crystals or granules. d 3.27. mp about 350°, decomposing at about 370° with evolution of oxygen. Sol in 12.5 parts water, 2 parts boiling water. Almost insol in alc.
Melting point: mp about 350°
Density: d 3.27
CAUTION: Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhea, methemoglobinemia, renal injury.
Use: Bread- and flour-improving agent; in analytical chemistry. |