Potassium Acetate CAS No.127-08-2
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-20
CAS No.127-08-2
Name
Acetic acid, potassium salt
Synonyms
LCM-1
Potassium acetate
Potassium Acetate BP
Acetic acid potassium salt
Acetic acid, potassium salt
PotassiumacetateACSwhitextl
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Potassium Acetate |
| CAS Number | 127-08-2 |
| Synonyms | Acetic acid potassium salt; Potassium acetate solution; Potassium acetate, MB Grade; Potassium acetate ACS white xtl; Potassium Acetate BP; Ethanoic acid potassium salt; Acetic potassium salt; etc. |
| Molecular Formula | C2H3KO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.142 g/mol |
| EINECS Number | 204-822-2 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or colorless crystals |
| Physical Properties | |
| – Density | 1.57 g/cm³ at 25°C |
| – Melting Point | 292°C |
| – Boiling Point | 117.1°C at 760 mmHg |
| – Solubility | Highly soluble in water (2694 g/L at 25°C); soluble in methanol and ethanol; insoluble in ether and acetone |
| – Refractive Index | 1.370 (n20/D) |
| Chemical Properties | Odorless; hygroscopic; pH of a 1 mM solution is 7.87; reacts with acids to form acetic acid and the corresponding potassium salt |
| Applications | Used as an electrolyte supplement to restore electrolyte balance; employed in the purification of DNA and proteins; utilized as a buffer in biochemical assays; used in the food industry as a preservative and acidity controller; also used in the production of transparent glass, as a deicing agent, and in various pharmaceutical preparations |
| Packaging | Available in different packaging sizes, commonly sold in quantities such as 1g, 5g, 25kg, or larger bulk quantities |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, sparks, and open flames; protect from moisture and strong oxidizing agents |
| Safety Information | Considered low in toxicity; however, it is advisable to handle with appropriate protective equipment and to follow good industrial hygiene practices; refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed safety information |
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