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Potassium chloride
- CAS number
- 7447-40-7
- Molecular formula
- ClK
- Molecular weight
- 74.55 g/mol
About this molecule
Potassium Chloride Extended-Release is an extended-release (ER) formulation of potassium chloride, the metal halide salt composed of potassium and chloride, that is used for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia. Upon oral administration, potassium chloride provides potassium. Potassium maintains normal fluid and electrolyte balance, regulates the proper functioning of heart and muscle contractions, supports healthy bone density and blood pressure. It also plays an important role in the transmission of nerve impulses and energy production.
Source: NCI Thesaurus (NCIt), via PubChem.
Identifiers
- IUPAC name
- potassium chloride
- InChIKey
- WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
- SMILES
- [Cl-].[K+]
- Other CAS numbers recorded
- 14336-88-0
- PubChem CID
- 4873
Also known as
potassium chloride · Klotrix · Sylvite · Enseal · Slow-K · Muriate of potash · Neobakasal · Klor-Con
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