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214.001 g/mol
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POTASSIUM IODATE

CAS7758-05-6EC231-831-9
Category
Food Additive
Compound Class
Inorganic Salt
Primary Use
oxidizing agent in chemical analysis

Potassium iodate is an inorganic compound commonly used as an oxidizing agent in chemical analysis, particularly for detecting zinc and arsenic. It also serves as a feed additive, dietary supplement, and a reagent in photographic processing and spectroscopy.

oxidizing agent in chemical analysisreagent for detecting zinc and arsenicfeed additive

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Related Compounds

StrongSame Parent

Calcium iodate

CAS7789-80-2

Iodine source in foods and feedstuffs

StrongSame Parent

Calcium iodate monohydrate

CAS10031-32-0

mineral and industrial chemical

StrongSame Parent

Sodium iodate

CAS7681-55-2

Trace mineral additive in feed

ReferenceSame Category

Dibasic potassium phosphate

CAS7758-11-4

buffering agent and emulsifier

ReferenceSame Category

Disodium pyrophosphate

CAS7758-16-9

Baking powder acidulant and food additive

ReferenceSame Category

Monocalcium phosphate

CAS7758-23-8

Leavening agent and mineral supplement

ReferenceSame Category

Tricalcium phosphate

CAS7758-87-4

food additive and fertilizer

Safety Reference

Oxidizing
Oxidizing
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Danger
H272May intensify fire; oxidizer
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H371May cause damage to organs
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

potassium iodate

InChIKey

JLKDVMWYMMLWTI-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES

[O-]I(=O)=O.[K+]

Synonyms (13)
  • Caswell No. 693A
  • Iodic acid, potassium salt
  • K (I O3)
  • Kaliumjodat
  • POTASSIUM IODATE
  • POTASSIUM IODATE [MART.]
  • Potassium iodate(V) (KIO3)
  • Potassium iodine oxide
  • Potassium iodine oxide (KIO3)
  • Potassium triodate
  • kalium iodate