Merck 104852 | Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate EMPROVE ESSENTIAL

Merck 104852 Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate, also known as Potassium Bicarbonate, is an EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL grade material for pharmaceutical, food and formulation-related applications. The product is identified as catalogue no. 104852, product no. 1.04852, with formula KHCO₃, CAS 298-14-6 and molecular weight 100.12 g/mol. Merck lists it as Ph Eur, BP, USP, FCC, and E501-compliant, and describes potassium hydrogen carbonate as a commonly used ingredient in food and pharmaceuticals, especially as a carbon dioxide source in oral formulations such as effervescent tablets or granules.

Pro Tip

For excipient and formulation work, the catalogue number and pharmacopeial grade matter more than the chemical name alone; different grades of potassium bicarbonate may not carry the same documentation or regulatory support. Buy Merck 104852 Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate from Kamadi Pakistan for verified EMPROVE ESSENTIAL supply.

Buyer’s Selection Guide

Choose Merck 104852 when your application requires potassium hydrogen carbonate with EMPROVE documentation and multiple pharmacopeial references. It is suitable for formulation, food/pharma, effervescent applications and regulated raw material procurement.

Key Features

• EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL product line
  
• Ph Eur, BP and USP grade reference
  
• FCC compliant, E501 additive reference
  
• Also known as potassium bicarbonate
  
• Used in food and pharmaceutical formulations

Technical Specifications

• Catalogue Number: 104852
  
• Product Number: 1.04852
  
• Product Name: Potassium hydrogen carbonate
  
• Synonym: Potassium bicarbonate
  
• Formula: KHCO₃
  
• CAS Number: 298-14-6
  
• Molecular Weight: 100.12 g/mol
  
• Compliance: Ph Eur, BP, USP, FCC, E501
  
• Physical Form: Solid
  
• Storage Temperature: 15–25°C

Applications

• Effervescent tablets and granules
  
• Food and pharmaceutical formulations
  
• Carbon dioxide source in oral dosage forms
  
• Liquid and solid formulation work
  
• Regulated excipient procurement

Safety & Handling Note

The SDS states that this product is not classified as hazardous under Regulation EC No. 1272/2008. Avoid dust inhalation; keep tightly closed and dry; use standard laboratory PPE; and avoid contact with strong acids, as carbon dioxide formation may occur. It is not classified as dangerous goods for transport.