Product Name

Potassium Iodide

General description

Potassium Iodide is used to treat overactive thyroid and to protect the thyroid gland from the effects of radiation from inhaled or swallowed radioactive iodine.

Synonym

potassium; iodide

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

7681-11-0

Formula

IK

Molecular Weight

166.003

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White or almost White Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥15mg/mL

Ethanol

Insoluble

Water

≥15mg/mL

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

Potassium Iodide is a metal halide composed of potassium and iodide with thyroid protecting and expectorant properties. Potassium iodide can block absorption of radioactive iodine by the thyroid gland through flooding the thyroid with non-radioactive iodine and preventing intake of radioactive molecules, thereby protecting the thyroid from cancer causing radiation. In addition, this agent acts as an expectorant by increasing secretion of respiratory fluids resulting in decreased mucus viscosity.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov