Potassium Iodide Neutral

Potassium Iodide neutral is a term often used in the context of pharmaceutical formulations and compounding. It refers to potassium iodide that has been prepared to have a neutral pH, meaning it is neither acidic nor basic.

Chemical Formula:  KI

Appearance: A fine white crystalline powder or granules.

Uses:

• Pharmaceuticals: Potassium iodide is used in pharmaceutical formulations, particularly in the preparation of iodine-containing medications and topical antiseptics. Used as an active ingredient in expectorants, cough syrups, and antifungal creams.

• Chemical Synthesis: It serves as a source of iodine in chemical synthesis and laboratory applications. Used as a reagent, catalyst, or precursor in organic and inorganic reactions, such as halogenation, oxidation, and nucleophilic substitution.

• Fixing Agent: In photographic processing, potassium iodide may be employed as a fixing agent to remove residual silver halide from developed photographic prints or films. It helps prevent unwanted fogging and stabilizes the final image.

• Thyroid Blocking Agent: Potassium iodide is widely used as a thyroid-blocking agent in radiation emergency preparedness programs. It is administered orally to individuals at risk of exposure to radioactive iodine isotopes (e.g., iodine-131) released during nuclear accidents or incidents.