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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula 2K.O5Si2
Molecular Weight 214.3646
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of POTASSIUM SILICATE

SMILES

[K+].[K+].[O-][Si](=O)O[Si]([O-])=O

InChI

InChIKey=QQUPHDGGHUDUKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/2K.O5Si2/c;;1-6(2)5-7(3)4/q2*+1;-2

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Molecular Formula O5Si2
Molecular Weight 136.168
Charge -2
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula K
Molecular Weight 39.0983
Charge 1
Count
MOL RATIO 2 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Potassium is needed to maintain good health. When potassium level falls below 3.5 mmol/L, Hypokalemia is diagnosed. In case of extremely low level of potassium (lower than 2.5 mmol/L) the following symptoms are appeared: malaise and fatigue. This low level of potassium can lead to severe muscle weakness and paralysis; respiratory failure; intermittent muscle spasms. It is known, foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Potassium supplementation is also recommended as an adjuvant antihypertensive agent for patients with essential hypertension.

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Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Palliative
Unknown

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In Vivo Use Guide
Potassium is administered in various dosage forms (gluconate, citrate, chloride, bicarbonate). Exact dose should be determined by a doctor. Most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
Route of Administration: Oral
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
J86L1GUL6K
Record Status Validated (UNII)
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