Nomenclature
CAS number: 7758-02-3
Potassium bromide (KBr).
BrK; mol wt 119.00.
Br 67.15%, K 32.86%.
KBr.
Description and references
Continuous electrolytic process of prepn:
Maylott, Elkins, US 2989450 (1961 to Dow).
Properties
Colorless crystals or white granules or powder.
d 2.75. mp 730°. One gram dissolves in 1.5
ml water, 1 ml boiling water, 250 ml alc, 4.6 ml glycerol. The aq
soln is neutral.Caution
Large doses cause CNS depression.
Prolonged intake may cause mental deterioration, acneform skin eruptions.Use
Manuf photographic papers and plates; process engraving.
Analytical standard. Redox reagent.
Therapeutic Category
Sedative, anticonvulsant.
Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)
Sedative.
Keywords
Anticonvulsant; Sedative/Hypnotic; Bromides