Potassium iodide CAS 7681-11-0

Colorless or white cubic crystals. Odorless, with a strong bitter and salty taste. Soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, methanol, acetone, glycerol and liquid ammonia, slightly soluble in ether. Its aqueous solution is neutral or slightly alkaline. Potassium iodide is a permitted food iodine fortifier. my country stipulates that it can be used in infant food at a dosage of 0.3-0.6 mg/kg. It can also be used for table salt, and the usage amount is 30-70mL/kg. As a component of thyroxine, iodine participates in the metabolism of all substances in livestock and poultry and maintains heat balance in the body. It is an indispensable hormone for the growth and reproduction of livestock and poultry for lactation. It can improve the growth performance of livestock and poultry and promote the health of the body. If the body of livestock and poultry is deficient in iodine, it will lead to metabolic disorder, body disorder, goiter, affect nerve function, fur color and feed digestion and absorption, and eventually lead to slow growth and development.