Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Potassium hydrogen carbonate (CAS: 298-14-6)?
Answer
Potassium hydrogen carbonate is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a buffering agent, in the food industry as a leavening agent or acidulant, and in industrial processes for chemical synthesis. It also serves as a source of potassium in research and is employed in fire extinguishing systems due to its ability to release carbon dioxide.
About
CAS No
298-14-6
English Name
Potassium hydrogen carbonate
Molecular Formula
CHKO3
Molecular Weight
100.12 g/mol
SMILES
[O-]C(=O)O.[K+]
InChIKey
TYJJADVDDVDEDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
