Veterinary medicine
An anticonvulsant for canine epilepsy, alone or with phenobarbital.
Bromine and bromides
Potassium Bromide
KBr · CAS 7758-02-399% potassium bromide for veterinary, pharmaceutical and laboratory use.
CAS 7758-02-399%
KBrPotassium Bromide
Overview
About Potassium Bromide
Potassium bromide is a white crystalline salt of potassium and bromine, supplied at 99% purity.
In veterinary medicine it is used as an anticonvulsant for epilepsy, especially in dogs. It is often added to phenobarbital when phenobarbital alone does not control seizures well enough, can allow a lower phenobarbital dose, and is sometimes used on its own.
It was first used for human epilepsy in 1857. Newer medicines with fewer side effects have largely replaced it for people, but it remains important in veterinary care. It is also used to make discs for infrared spectroscopy and in photographic chemistry.
Made from fresh virgin bromine. Our potassium bromide, like all our bromine derivatives, is made from fresh virgin bromine.
Properties
Typical properties of potassium bromide
Reference values for the product. Lot-specific results are confirmed with each order.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Potassium bromide |
| Formula | KBr |
| CAS No. | 7758-02-3 |
| Molecular weight | 119.00 g/mol |
| Purity | 99% |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or crystals |
| Melting point | 734 °C |
| Density | 2.74 g/cm³ |
| Solubility in water | Freely soluble |
Need a full specification sheet? Request it with your quote and our team will send it with the safety data sheet.
Applications
Where potassium bromide is used
The main uses of this product across the industries we supply.
Pharmaceuticals
A bromide salt for pharmaceutical formulations.
Infrared spectroscopy
Pressed into transparent discs for IR sample analysis.
Photography
Used in photographic developers and processing chemistry.
Storage and safety
Handling potassium bromide safely
Storage
- Keep in a tightly closed container.
- Store in a dry place and protect from moisture.
- Keep at room temperature.
Safety
- May irritate the eyes and skin.
- Avoid breathing the dust.
- Wear gloves and goggles when handling.
This is a general summary. Always follow the safety data sheet (SDS) supplied with the product, and local regulations for storage and transport.
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Quality and dispatch
Checked, packed and on its way
Every consignment of potassium bromide is inspected by our quality control team before dispatch and packed to reach you in safe, intact condition.
- ISO 9001:2015Certified quality system
- Every lotInspected before dispatch
- Any order sizeSmall lots to bulk
- India and exportDedicated export desk
Questions
Buying potassium bromide from us
We supply potassium bromide at 99%. If you need a different grade or concentration, ask our sales team and we will confirm what we can supply.
Yes. Our import and export desk handles international enquiries on +91 89779 24090 and [email protected], from grade selection to dispatch.
Yes. Request them with your quote using the form on this page, and our team will send the specification sheet and safety data sheet.
We handle large, medium and small orders. Every consignment is inspected by our quality control team before dispatch and packed to arrive intact.
Enquiry
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