Potassium iodide is a metal iodide salt with a K(+) counterion. It is a scavenger of hydroxyl radicals. Among its listed roles, it functions as a radical scavenger, an expectorant and a NMR chemical shift reference compound. It includes a iodide. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Electrolytes, Expectorants and Thyroid agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as antidotes, dermatologicals and nutritional supplements. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Knollide, Iosat, Kisol and Thyroshield. Its PubChem CID is 4875.
Potassium iodide
| CAS No | 7681-11-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | IK |
| Molecular Weight | 166.00 g/mol |
| Synonyms | potassium;iodide |
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Potassium iodide is a metal iodide salt with a K(+) counterion. It is a scavenger of hydroxyl radicals. Among its listed roles, it functions as a radical scavenger, an expectorant and a NMR chemical shift reference compound.
The listed CAS number is 7681-11-0.
The listed molecular formula is IK.
The listed molecular weight is 166.00 g/mol.
potassium;iodide.
The source lists Knollide, Iosat, Kisol and Thyroshield.