Compound Q&A
What is Aluminum potassium sulfate dodecahydrate (CAS: 7784-24-9)?
Answer
Aluminum potassium sulfate dodecahydrate, with the CAS number 7784-24-9, is a white crystalline compound commonly known as alum. Its chemical formula is KAl(SO4)2·12H2O. It is highly soluble in water, exhibits strong hygroscopic properties, and is often used in various industrial and chemical applications due to its ability to act as a coagulant and pH regulator.
About
CAS No
7784-24-9
English Name
Aluminum potassium sulfate dodecahydrate
Molecular Formula
AlH7KO5S
Molecular Weight
185.19799999999998 g/mol
SMILES
O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Al+3].[K+]
InChIKey
OVUGYAXLUGGDAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
