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Alternate Names: Saltpeter, Nitre, Vicknite, Kaliumnitrat
CAS No: 7757-79-1
Mol Formula: KNO3
Mol Weight: 101.103 g/mol
IUPAC Name: potassium;nitrate
API Description: Potassium nitrate is an inorganic salt with a chemical formula of KNO3. It is a natural source of nitrate and has been used as a constituent for several different purposes, including food preservatives, fertilizers, tree stump removal, rocket propellants, and fireworks. Potassium nitrate is a common active ingredient in toothpaste, exerting an anti-sensitivity action. It provides increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact. In addition, potassium nitrate is used as a diuretic in pigs, cattle, and horses. It is administered orally doses up to 30 g per animal per day.
