Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate

  • CAS No.: 7757-79-1
  • Molecular Formula: KNO3
  • Agency: BP, USP

Sujata Nutri Pharma is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of Potassium nitrate CAS no. 7757-79-1.

General description

Potassium nitrate is a water-soluble inorganic salt that is commonly used as nitrogen fertilizer. It is also found in toothpastes as a desensitizer for tooth hypersensitivity. The addition of KNO3 to growth medium has shown to promote growth in salt stressed melon plants.

Application

Potassium nitrate may be used in the synthesis of 5-bromo-8-nitroisoquinoline via bromination of isoquinoline using N-bromosuccinimide.

Used in pyrotechnics, explosives, matches, and specialty fertilizers. Other uses include modifying tobacco, glass manufacturing, metallurgy, solid rocket propellants and preservatives.

A source of potassium and nitrogen (NPK 13-0-44), both vital for leaf, stem and root growth as well as disease resistance. It is applied as a solution in water to plants in soil and aquariums.

This potassium nitrate has not been declared fit for food use.

Agency

BP, USP

Molecular Formula

KNO3

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