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Inorganic Salts

Ammonium Persulphate Molecular Biology

RA000597 CAS 7727-54-0 Molecular Biology

Identity

Product code
RA000597
CAS number
7727-54-0
Grade
Molecular Biology
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
(NH4)2S2O8
Molecular weight
228.19

Classification

Applications
Molecular Biology

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 1 - 2 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 120 °C °C
Vapour density 7.88 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.98 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 228 g/L g/L
Oxidising properties The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizing with the subcategory 3 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White crystalline powder —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.001 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % %
Manganese (Mn) Max 0.00005 % %
Lead (Pb) Max 0.005 % %
Assay Min 98 % %
DNAase/RNAase/Proteases Not detected —
Free acid Max 0.1 % %
Melting point Approx. 120 °C °C
pH (20 °C) 3 - 4 —
Residue on ignition Max 0.05 % %
Chlorate (ClO3) Max 0.001 % %

5 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 g RA000597-PK-100G
500 g RA000597-PK-500G