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Potassium Iodide

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Storage -20°C Chembase ID: 4452

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
potassium iodide
IUPAC Traditional name
potassium ion iodide

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 7681-11-0

PROPERTIES

Salt Data inorganic salt
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Endocrinology
Biological Activity:
Potassium iodide is used to treat overactive thyroid and to protect the thyroid gland from the effects of radiation from inhaled or swallowed radioactive iodine. It may be used before and after administration of medicine containing radioactive iodine or after accidental exposure to radioactive iodine. [1]

REFERENCES

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