P8291
Potassium nitrate
BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, suitable for plant cell culture
Synonym(s):
KNO3, saltpeter
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Linear Formula:
KNO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
101.10
NACRES:
NA.26
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
EC Number:
231-818-8
MDL number:
Form:
crystals
Solubility:
H2O: 20/150 g/mL, clear, colorless
product line
BioReagent
Quality Segment
form
crystals
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable, cell culture | plant: suitable
mp
334 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: 20/150 g/mL, clear, colorless
SMILES string
[K+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O
InChI
1S/K.NO3/c;2-1(3)4/q+1;-1
InChI key
FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
Potassium nitrate has been used:
- in CPW13M solution to extract the protoplasts from plant cells
- as a component in the basal medium
- as a component in macronutrient
Biochem/physiol Actions
Potassium nitrate serves as a source of nitrate for cell growth. It also induces the synthesis of lipid in alga Neochloris oleoabundans.
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Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Ox. Sol. 3
Storage Class
5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
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