Title: Potassium Bicarbonate

CAS Registry Number: 298-14-6

Additional Names: Potassium acid carbonate

Trademarks: K-Lyte (Apothecon)

Molecular Formula: CHKO3

Molecular Weight: 100.12

Percent Composition: C 12.00%, H 1.01%, K 39.05%, O 47.94%

Line Formula: KHCO3

Literature References: Contains not less than 99% KHCO3.

Properties: Colorless, transparent crystals, white granules or powder. Sol in 2.8 parts water, 2 parts water at 50°. Almost insol in alcohol. pH: 8.2 (in 0.1 molar concn).

Use: In baking powders, effervescent salts.

Therap-Cat: Potassium supplement.

Keywords: Replenishers/Supplements; Potassium.