Title: Potassium Bromate

CAS Registry Number: 7758-01-2

Molecular Formula: BrKO3

Molecular Weight: 167.00

Percent Composition: Br 47.85%, K 23.41%, O 28.74%

Line Formula: KBrO3

Properties: White crystals or granules. d 3.27. mp about 350°, decomposing at about 370° with evolution of oxygen. Sol in 12.5 parts water, 2 parts boiling water. Almost insol in alc.

Melting point: mp about 350°

Density: d 3.27

CAUTION: Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhea, methemoglobinemia, renal injury.

Use: Bread- and flour-improving agent; in analytical chemistry.