Specifications
| CAS No. | 7681-11-0 |
| Mol. Formula | KI |
| Molecular Weight | 166 |
| Category | Antithyroid & Antifungal |
| Description | White, Almost white odourless powder. its solutions are neutral or alkaline to litmus |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, freely soluble in glycerol, soluble in ethanol (96%) |
| Appearance of solution | Solution S should be clear and colourless. |
| Alkalinity | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Iodates | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Sulphates | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Thiosulphates | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Heavy metals | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Barium | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Nitrate, Nitrite & Ammonia | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Iron | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 1.0 % w/w |
| Assay | Between 99.0 % and 101.5 % w/w |
Uses: It is used as a nutritional supplement in animal feeds and also the human diet, in treatment of hyperthyroidism, used as an expectorant. It is a component in some disinfectants and hair treatment chemicals.
Standard Packing: 25 Kg Fiber Drum / HDPE Drum with double inner polythene bag.
