POTASSIUM PENTASULFIDE

• CAT Number: M064163
• CAS Number: 12136-50-4
• Molecular Formula: C12H24N2O2S
• Molecular Weight: 238.50
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: POTASSIUM PENTASULFIDE
• Storage: Store at RT
• InChI: InChI=1S/2K.H2S5/c;;1-3-5-4-2/h;;1-2H/q2*+1;/p-2
• InChIKey: HXTWSRHHRRWRDG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: [S-]SSS[S-].[K+].[K+]

Potassium pentasulfide（Cat No.:M064163）, with the chemical formula K2S5, is a yellow solid compound. It is formed by the reaction of potassium sulfide with elemental sulfur. This compound finds applications in various industries, including the production of dyes, pigments, and chemicals. It is also utilized in analytical chemistry for sulfide determination. Potassium pentasulfide is known for its strong odor of rotten eggs due to the release of hydrogen sulfide gas upon exposure to moisture. Despite its unpleasant smell, it remains an important reagent in several chemical processes.