Date published: 2025-9-10

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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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D609

83373-60-8sc-201403
sc-201403A
5 mg
25 mg
$185.00
$564.00
7
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D609 is a potassium salt that exhibits intriguing reactivity through its ability to form stable complexes with various anions. Its unique coordination chemistry allows for selective ion interactions, influencing solubility and reactivity in different environments. The compound's kinetic behavior is characterized by rapid ion exchange processes, which can be modulated by changes in pH and temperature, leading to distinct pathways in chemical reactions. Its physical properties, such as crystalline structure and ionic conductivity, further enhance its versatility in various applications.

Potassium Acetate

127-08-2sc-202295
sc-202295A
sc-202295B
100 g
500 g
2.5 kg
$16.00
$47.00
$169.00
(1)

Potassium Acetate is a versatile potassium salt known for its ability to participate in dynamic equilibria with acetate ions, facilitating unique solvation interactions. Its ionic nature promotes high solubility in water, enhancing its reactivity in various chemical environments. The compound exhibits interesting thermodynamic properties, influencing reaction rates and equilibria. Additionally, its crystalline form contributes to distinct thermal and electrical conductivity characteristics, making it a subject of interest in material science.

Potassium bicarbonate

298-14-6sc-203347
sc-203347A
sc-203347B
100 g
500 g
2.5 kg
$20.00
$27.00
$72.00
(0)

Potassium bicarbonate is a notable potassium salt characterized by its ability to act as a buffering agent, maintaining pH stability in various environments. Its unique molecular structure allows for effective hydrogen bonding, influencing solubility and reactivity. The compound participates in acid-base reactions, showcasing distinct kinetics that can alter reaction pathways. Additionally, its crystalline form exhibits hygroscopic properties, impacting moisture retention and stability in diverse applications.

Potassium trioxalatoferrate(III) trihydrate

5936-11-8sc-280014
5 g
$46.00
(0)

Potassium trioxalatoferrate(III) trihydrate is a complex coordination compound featuring iron at its core, surrounded by oxalate ligands. This unique arrangement facilitates strong chelation, enhancing its stability and reactivity in redox processes. The trihydrate form contributes to its solubility, while the intricate lattice structure influences its thermal and optical properties. Its interactions with other ions can lead to distinct pathways in crystallization and complexation reactions, showcasing its versatility in various chemical environments.

Potassium periodate

7790-21-8sc-203360
sc-203360A
100 g
500 g
$148.00
$358.00
(0)

Potassium periodate is a powerful oxidizing agent characterized by its unique ability to participate in various redox reactions. Its structure allows for the formation of stable intermediates, which can influence reaction kinetics significantly. The compound exhibits strong interactions with organic substrates, often leading to selective oxidation pathways. Additionally, its crystalline form contributes to distinct solubility properties, affecting its reactivity in aqueous environments and facilitating complexation with other ions.

Potassium isopropoxide, 5% w/v in isopropanol

6831-82-9sc-280011
25 ml
$110.00
(0)

Potassium isopropoxide, a potent base, showcases remarkable reactivity due to its strong nucleophilic character. In solution, it readily deprotonates alcohols and other weak acids, facilitating the formation of alkoxides. Its solubility in isopropanol enhances its accessibility for various organic transformations. The compound's unique steric and electronic properties enable it to engage in selective coupling reactions, making it a valuable reagent in synthetic organic chemistry.

Potassium but-3-enyltrifluoroborate

608140-67-6sc-272075
sc-272075A
1 g
5 g
$85.00
$265.00
(0)

Potassium but-3-enyltrifluoroborate exhibits unique reactivity as a versatile organoboron compound. Its trifluoroborate moiety enhances stability while allowing for efficient transmetallation processes. This compound participates in cross-coupling reactions, leveraging its unsaturated alkene structure to facilitate selective bond formation. The presence of the trifluoroborate group also influences reaction kinetics, promoting rapid and efficient transformations in various synthetic pathways.

Potassium citrate tribasic monohydrate

6100-05-6sc-250749
1 kg
$82.00
(0)

Potassium citrate tribasic monohydrate is characterized by its unique buffering capacity, which arises from its ability to interact with protons in solution, stabilizing pH levels. Its tribasic nature allows for multiple deprotonation steps, influencing solubility and ionic strength in various environments. The compound's crystalline structure contributes to its hygroscopic properties, facilitating moisture retention and impacting its reactivity in aqueous systems. Additionally, it can participate in complexation reactions, forming stable chelates with metal ions.

Potassium formate solution

590-29-4sc-301590
sc-301590A
100 ml
500 ml
$58.00
$209.00
(0)

Potassium formate solution exhibits distinctive ionic interactions that enhance its solubility and reactivity in aqueous environments. As a salt of a weak acid and a strong base, it can act as a mild electrolyte, influencing conductivity and osmotic pressure. Its unique ability to form hydrogen bonds allows for effective stabilization of solvation shells, impacting reaction kinetics. Furthermore, it can participate in various ion-exchange processes, contributing to its versatility in chemical applications.

Potassium hexafluorophosphate

17084-13-8sc-253304
sc-253304A
50 g
250 g
$80.00
$112.00
(0)

Potassium hexafluorophosphate is characterized by its strong ionic nature, which facilitates rapid dissociation in solution, leading to high conductivity. Its unique hexafluorophosphate anion exhibits significant electron-withdrawing properties, enhancing its reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions. The compound's ability to form stable complexes with metal ions can influence coordination chemistry, while its low volatility and high thermal stability make it suitable for various synthetic pathways.