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potassium persulfate

Description Research Excerpts Clinical Trials Roles Classes Pathways Study Profile Bioassays Occurs in Manufacturing Related Drugs Related Conditions Protein Interactions Research Growth Market Indicators

Potassium persulfate (K2S2O8) is a white, crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. It is a strong oxidizing agent and is used in a variety of industrial and laboratory applications.

Potassium persulfate is typically synthesized by the electrolysis of a concentrated solution of potassium bisulfate (KHSO4). During electrolysis, the bisulfate ions are oxidized at the anode, producing persulfate ions.

The primary use of potassium persulfate is as an initiator in polymerization reactions. It can also be used as a bleaching agent for textiles, paper, and other materials. In addition, it finds applications in the production of certain pharmaceuticals and dyes.

The study of potassium persulfate is of interest due to its wide range of applications. Researchers investigate its properties and reactions to optimize its use in various processes, such as polymerization, bleaching, and other industrial applications. The understanding of its reactivity and stability is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient use in these applications.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID24412
CHEMBL ID3186858
MeSH IDM0053371

Synonyms (50)

Synonym
dipotassium peroxodisulphate
un1492
caswell no. 700
peroxydisulfuric acid (((ho)s(o)2)2o2) , dipotassium salt
epa pesticide chemical code 063602
einecs 231-781-8
hsdb 2638
potassium peroxydisulphate
dipotassium peroxydisulfate
potassium peroxydisulfate
anthion
7727-21-1
potassium persulfate
dipotassium persulfate
peroxydisulfuric acid, dipotassium salt
dipotassium [(sulfonatoperoxy)sulfonyl]oxidanide
ec 231-781-8
unii-6b86k0mczc
potassium persulfate [un1492] [oxidizer]
peroxydisulfuric acid (((ho)s(o)2)2o2), potassium salt (1:2)
6b86k0mczc ,
nsc 326763
tox21_200798
cas-7727-21-1
NCGC00258352-01
dtxsid4029690 ,
dtxcid809690
AKOS015950646
FT-0689072
potassium peroxodisulfate
potassium persulfate [hsdb]
dipotassium peroxydisulphate
potassium persulphate
dipotassium persulphate
potassium persulfate [mi]
potassium persulfate [inci]
potassium persulfate [vandf]
BP-13445
USHAGKDGDHPEEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
potassium peroxidisulfate
potasium persulfate
potassium monopersulphate
potassium persuifate
CHEMBL3186858
potassium peroxydisulfate, low nitrogen, acs
mfcd00011386
potassium persulfate, trace metals grade 99.99%
potassium persulfate, acs reagent grade
Q415226
dipotassium;sulfonatooxy sulfate

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" In the case of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, manganese dioxide powder should be used as an alternative quenching agent to catalase, since this enzyme exhibited a highly toxic effect towards these microalgae."( Investigation of the toxicity of common oxidants used in advanced oxidation processes and their quenching agents.
Arslan-Alaton, I; Dursun, D; Olmez-Hanci, T, 2014
)
0.4

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"8:1, MA:β-CD = 6:1, reaction temperature of 80 °C, reaction time of 6 h, and dropping time of 40 min when MA was dosed as a substrate, and SSS and KPS were dosed as dropping reactants simultaneously."( Research on the synthesis and scale inhibition performance of a new terpolymer scale inhibitor.
Bao, Y; Li, M; Zhang, Y, 2016
)
0.43
" coli, SI-rif, NDV, and AIV when used at the optimal dosage and exposure timing."( Bactericidal and virucidal efficacies of potassium monopersulfate and its application for inactivating avian influenza virus on virus-spiked clothes.
Ruenphet, S; Sonthipet, S; Takehara, K, 2018
)
0.48
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Occurs in Manufacturing (1 Product(s))

Product Categories

Product CategoryProducts
Beauty & Personal Care1

Products

ProductBrandCategoryCompounds Matched from IngredientsDate Retrieved
SECURE Cleansing Tablets -- 32 TabletsSECUREBeauty & Personal CarePVP, trisodium phosphate, potassium monopersulphate, Sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate, sulfamic acid2024-11-29 10:47:42

Protein Targets (2)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
farnesoid X nuclear receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency55.05530.375827.485161.6524AID743220
thyroid stimulating hormone receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency27.36160.001628.015177.1139AID1259385
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (181)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199014 (7.73)18.7374
1990's17 (9.39)18.2507
2000's57 (31.49)29.6817
2010's82 (45.30)24.3611
2020's11 (6.08)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 64.03

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index64.03 (24.57)
Research Supply Index5.24 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.96 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index119.25 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.23 (0.95)

This Compound (64.03)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials2 (1.08%)5.53%
Reviews1 (0.54%)6.00%
Case Studies9 (4.84%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other174 (93.55%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]