CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Potassium arsenite appears as a white powder. Toxic by ingestion and by inhalation. |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | White powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol |
| Density | 8.76 g/cm³ |
| Stability/Shelf Life | NOT STABLE; ARSENITES OF ALKALI METALS ARE SLOWLY CONVERTED IN SOLN TO ARSENATES BY ATMOSPHERIC OXYGEN. |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /arsenic & potassium oxide/. |
| Other Experimental Properties | Variable composition; hygroscopic |
| Chemical Classes | Metals -> Arsenic Compounds, Inorganic |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 146.019 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 145.875130 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 145.875130 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 40.1 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 4 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 13.5 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 2 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Potassium arsenite appears as a white powder. Toxic by ingestion and by inhalation.