Product Description
Potassium Tellurite
Application Notes
Potassium tellurite is used together with agar as part of a selective medium for growth of some bacteria (Clauberg medium). Corynebacteria and some other species reduce TeO32- to elemental Te, which stains the bacteria black.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Selective medium for growth of Corynebacteria
Specifications
| SKU | 0210042725 |
| Alternate Names | Potassiium Tellurite (IV); Dipotassium tellurite; Potassium tellurate; Potassium tellurium oxide |
| Application Notes | Potassium tellurite is used together with agar as part of a selective medium for growth of some bacteria (Clauberg medium). Corynebacteria and some other species reduce TeO32- to elemental Te, which stains the bacteria black. |
| Base Catalog Number | 10042725 |
| CAS # | 7790-58-1 |
| EC Number | 232-213-1 |
| Format | Powder |
| Hazard Statements | H301-H315-H319-H335 |
| Molecular Formula | K2O3Te |
| Molecular Weight | 253.794 g/mol |
| Pack Size | 25 g |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, respirator cartridges |
| RTECS Number | WY2420000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS06 |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
![MP COA [100427] lot ID: M3523](https://www.mpbio.com/static/version1741337905/frontend/Mpbio/default/en_US/images/document.png "MP COA [100427] lot ID: M3523")
Datasheet
Datasheet