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Potassium Acetate

Potassium Acetate

CAS Number: 127-08-2

Molecular Formula: C2H3O2K

About Potassium Acetate

Potassium ethanoate (CAS No: 127-08-2) serves as a vital high-purity buffering agent and de-icing component within the global metallurgy chemical industry, particularly where precision pH regulation is required in advanced hydrometallurgical extraction and mineral processing workflows. Acetic acid potassium salt is exp...

Synonyms

  • Acetate, Potassium
  • Potassium Acetate
  • Potassium acetate
  • 127-08-2
  • Diuretic salt
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Potassium Acetate Specifications

CAS Number
127-08-2
Molecular Formula
C2H3O2K
Molecular Weight
98.14 g/mol
IUPAC Name
potassium;acetate
Canonical SMILES
CC(=O)[O-].[K+]
InChI Key
SCVFZCLFOSHCOH-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI
InChI=1S/C2H4O2.K/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);/q;+1/p-1
HSN No
29152990
melting_point
292 °C
solubility
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 256
density
1.6 g/cm³
Molecular Weight
98.14 g/mol
Physical appearance
White, hygroscopic crystalline salt, powder, chunks, or crystals; colorless to white crystalline powder or solid. Clear and colorless in solution.
Melting Point
292°C
Boiling Point
Decomposes
Hazard Classes and Categories
Not classified as hazardous

Electrolyte Replenisher

A source of potassium used in intravenous solutions and oral rehydration to treat or prevent hypokalemia and maintain cellular function

Food Additive

An acidity regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent (E261) used to control pH, inhibit microbial growth, and reduce sodium content in processed foods

De-icing Agent

An environmentally friendly and non-corrosive solution used for melting ice on airport runways and highways

Catalyst

An industrial catalyst used in the production of polyurethane, PIR foam, and the synthesis of penicillin potassium salt

Buffering Agent

A chemical reagent used to maintain pH stability in textile dyeing, leather tanning, and biological research

DNA Extraction Reagent

A precipitating agent used in the alkaline lysis method to isolate plasmid DNA by removing denatured proteins and genomic DNA

Fire Suppression Agent

An active component in Class K wet chemical fire extinguishers used to extinguish high-temperature cooking oil and grease fires

Drilling Fluid Additive

A component in oilfield drilling muds used to enhance wellbore stability and inhibit shale swelling

Agricultural Fertilizer

A chloride-free potassium source for nutrient-sensitive crops that helps maintain soil pH neutrality

Laboratory Reagent

A chemical used in the preparation of anhydrous ethanol and as a fixing agent for biological tissues in conjunction with formaldehyde

  1. Acetate, Potassium
  2. Potassium Acetate
  3. Potassium acetate
  4. 127-08-2
  5. Diuretic salt

Potassium Acetate FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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