Potassium Bromate

• CAT Number: C001052
• CAS Number: 7758-01-2
• Molecular Formula: BrKO₃
• Molecular Weight: 167
• Purity: ≥95%
• Solubility: Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
• Storage: 20°C, Hygroscopic
• IUPAC Name: potassium;bromate
• InChI: InChI=1S/BrHO3.K/c2-1(3)4;/h(H,2,3,4);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: OCATYIAKPYKMPG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: [O-]Br(=O)=O.[K+]

Potassium Bromate（Cat No.:C001052）, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula KBrO3. It is a strong oxidizing agent and is commonly used in the baking industry as a flour improver to enhance dough strength and volume. However, its use as a food additive has been banned or restricted in several countries due to potential health concerns. Studies have linked potassium bromate to carcinogenic properties in animal studies. As a result, there is a growing emphasis on finding safer alternatives for bread-making processes to minimize potential health risks associated with this compound.

Reference

Kanemaru, Y., et al.: Environ. Mol. Mutagenesis, 56, 650 (2015); Lu, J., et al.: Huaxia Yixue, 26, 407 (2013)