Potassium Nitrate-15N

• CAT Number: R016568
• CAS Number: 57654-83-8
• Molecular Formula: KNO3
• Molecular Weight: 102.095
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Nitric Acid Potassium Salt-15N; Nitric Acid Potassium Salt; Collo-Bo; E 252; Krista K; Krista K Plus; Niter; Nitre; Potassium Nitrate; Saltpeter
• Storage: Room temperature
• IUPAC Name: potassium;dioxido(oxo)(15N)azanium
• InChI: InChI=1S/K.NO3/c;2-1(3)4/q+1;-1/i;1+1
• InChIKey: FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-IEOVAKBOSA-N
• SMILES: [15N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[K+]

Potassium Nitrate-15N is an isotopically labeled form of potassium nitrate, featuring nitrogen-15. This compound is particularly valuable in agricultural, environmental, and biochemical research. The nitrogen-15 isotope allows for precise tracking and analysis of nitrogen dynamics in various systems, such as soil nitrogen cycles, plant nutrient uptake, and metabolic pathways in organisms. Potassium Nitrate-15N is essential for studies on nitrogen use efficiency, fertilizer impact, and environmental nitrogen pollution. Its high purity and stability ensure accurate and reliable results in isotope tracing experiments, making it a crucial tool for researchers investigating nitrogen-related processes in both ecological and agricultural contexts.