Date published: 2025-10-5

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Potassium Compounds

Santa Cruz Biotechnology now offers a broad range of potassium compounds for use in various applications. Potassium compounds are a diverse group of chemicals that contain the element potassium, a vital alkali metal known for its high reactivity and essential role in numerous biological and chemical processes. In scientific research, potassium compounds are of paramount importance due to their wide-ranging applications across different fields. In biochemistry and molecular biology, potassium ions are fundamental in maintaining cellular function and electrochemical gradients, making potassium compounds crucial for studying cellular signaling, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction. Researchers use potassium salts, such as potassium chloride and potassium phosphate, to manipulate ion concentrations in experimental settings, thereby explaining the roles of potassium in various physiological processes. In environmental science, potassium compounds are employed to investigate soil and water chemistry, aiding in the understanding of nutrient cycling and the development of sustainable agricultural practices. Potassium fertilizers, for instance, are studied to optimize crop yields and improve soil health. In materials science, potassium compounds contribute to the synthesis of advanced materials, such as ceramics and glass, where they influence properties like melting point and durability. Analytical chemistry also benefits from potassium compounds, as they are used in techniques like flame photometry and atomic absorption spectroscopy to detect and quantify the presence of various elements. Additionally, potassium compounds play a role in industrial processes, including the manufacture of detergents, textiles, and batteries, where they enhance product performance and efficiency. The versatility and utility of potassium compounds make them indispensable in scientific research and industrial applications. View detailed information on our available potassium compounds by clicking on the product name.

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Potassium Chloride

7447-40-7sc-203207
sc-203207A
sc-203207B
sc-203207C
500 g
2 kg
5 kg
10 kg
$25.00
$56.00
$104.00
$183.00
5
(1)

Potassium chloride is a highly soluble ionic compound that dissociates readily in aqueous environments, contributing to its role in maintaining osmotic balance. Its chloride ion can engage in hydrogen bonding, influencing solvation dynamics. The compound's crystalline structure exhibits a face-centered cubic lattice, which affects its mechanical properties. Additionally, its presence in electrolyte solutions can modulate reaction kinetics, particularly in redox processes, by stabilizing charged species.

Potassium formate

590-29-4sc-250752
sc-250752A
25 g
500 g
$20.00
$77.00
(0)

Potassium formate is a versatile ionic compound characterized by its strong hygroscopic nature, allowing it to absorb moisture from the environment. This property enhances its solubility in water, facilitating rapid dissociation into potassium and formate ions. The formate ion can participate in various biochemical pathways, acting as a carbon source in metabolic processes. Its unique interactions with water molecules can influence the stability of nearby ions, thereby affecting reaction rates and equilibria in solution.

Acesulfame Potassium

55589-62-3sc-210736
25 g
$240.00
(0)

Acesulfame Potassium is a non-caloric sweetener that exhibits unique ionic interactions due to its potassium content. It demonstrates high stability under various pH conditions, which allows it to maintain its sweetening properties without degradation. The compound's low solubility in organic solvents and high solubility in water contribute to its distinct behavior in aqueous environments, influencing the dynamics of taste perception and sensory interactions. Its molecular structure enables specific binding with taste receptors, enhancing sweetness intensity.

Potassium citrate monobasic

866-83-1sc-215737
sc-215737A
250 g
1 kg
$46.00
$157.00
(0)

Potassium citrate monobasic is a versatile compound characterized by its ability to participate in complexation reactions, particularly with metal ions, enhancing solubility and stability in various environments. Its unique buffering capacity allows it to maintain pH levels effectively, influencing biochemical pathways. The compound's crystalline structure contributes to its hygroscopic nature, facilitating moisture retention and impacting its reactivity in different chemical contexts.

Potassium D-tartrate monobasic

57341-16-9sc-219631
sc-219631A
10 g
50 g
$160.00
$700.00
(0)

Potassium D-tartrate monobasic exhibits unique chelating properties, enabling it to form stable complexes with divalent metal ions, which can influence catalytic processes. Its asymmetric molecular structure promotes specific interactions in solution, affecting reaction kinetics and equilibrium. Additionally, the compound's crystalline form contributes to its solubility characteristics, allowing for selective dissolution in various solvents, which can alter its reactivity and behavior in chemical systems.

Polycytidylic acid potassium salt

26936-40-3sc-215727
sc-215727A
10 mg
25 mg
$99.00
$193.00
(0)

Polycytidylic acid potassium salt exhibits unique properties as a potassium salt, particularly in its capacity to form stable complexes with metal ions through coordination chemistry. Its polynucleotide structure allows for specific hydrogen bonding and stacking interactions, which can influence nucleic acid hybridization and stability. The compound's ionic character enhances its solubility in aqueous environments, promoting rapid diffusion and interaction with other biomolecules, thereby affecting reaction kinetics in biochemical pathways.

Polyadenylic acid potassium salt

26763-19-9sc-215725
sc-215725A
sc-215725B
sc-215725D
25 mg
100 mg
250 mg
1 g
$124.00
$343.00
$669.00
$1573.00
(0)

Polyadenylic acid potassium salt demonstrates distinctive characteristics as a potassium salt, particularly through its ability to facilitate electrostatic interactions with various biomolecules. The polymer's repetitive adenine units contribute to its structural flexibility, enabling it to adopt multiple conformations. This adaptability can influence molecular recognition processes and enhance binding affinities. Additionally, its high solubility in water supports dynamic interactions in cellular environments, impacting enzymatic activities and metabolic pathways.

Hydroxycitric acid tripotassium salt monohydrate

232281-44-6sc-490555
250 mg
$326.00
(0)

Hydroxycitric acid tripotassium salt monohydrate exhibits unique properties as a potassium salt, particularly through its capacity to form stable complexes with metal ions, enhancing its solubility and reactivity. The presence of hydroxyl groups allows for hydrogen bonding, which can influence molecular stability and interaction dynamics. Its crystalline structure contributes to a high degree of hydration, promoting effective ion exchange and facilitating transport across biological membranes, thereby impacting ionic balance in various systems.

CalciFluor™ Fluo-8L, potassium salt

sc-362567
1 mg
$295.00
(0)

CalciFluor™ Fluo-8L, potassium salt, showcases distinctive characteristics as a potassium salt, particularly through its ability to engage in specific ionic interactions that enhance its solubility in aqueous environments. Its unique structural arrangement allows for effective coordination with anions, influencing reaction kinetics and stability. The compound's high ionic mobility facilitates rapid transport in various systems, contributing to dynamic equilibrium and influencing local ionic concentrations.

Sucrose Octasulfate, Potassium Salt

73264-44-5sc-215920
1 g
$148.00
2
(3)

Sucrose Octasulfate, Potassium Salt exhibits remarkable properties as a potassium salt, characterized by its ability to form strong hydrogen bonds due to its sulfate groups. This interaction enhances its solubility and stability in various media. The compound's unique conformation allows for effective ion pairing, which can modulate its reactivity and influence the kinetics of associated chemical processes. Additionally, its high affinity for water promotes efficient dispersion in biological systems.