Potassium iodide

• Catalog Number: orb2276873
• Category: Small Molecules
• Description: Potassium iodide is used as the treatment of overactive thyroid and as protection of the thyroid gland from the influences of radiation from swallowed or inhaled radioactive iodine. It may be used after accidental exposure to radioactive iodine or before and after administration of medicine containing radioactive iodine.
• CAS Number: 7681-11-0
• Purity: 98.00%
• MW: 166.01
• SMILES: [K+].[I-]
• Formula: IK
• Biological Activity: Potassium iodide is used as the treatment of overactive thyroid and as protection of the thyroid gland from the influences of radiation from swallowed or inhaled radioactive iodine. It may be used after accidental exposure to radioactive iodine or before and after administration of medicine containing radioactive iodine.
• Storage: -20°C
• Note: For research use only
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.