Potassium Acetate
CAS: 127-08-2
Category: Inorganic Chemicals
| Purity | Analytical Grade ≥99.0%; Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99.0%; Food Grade ≥99%; Industrial Grade ≥98% |
| Molecular Formula | C2H3KO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.14 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or colorless crystals; odorless or with a slight acetic acid odor; highly soluble in water and slightly hygroscopic. |
| Packaging | 25 kg/PE-lined woven bag, 25 kg kraft paper bag, 500 kg or 1,000 kg jumbo bag, or customized moisture-resistant packaging. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and potassium flame test; Assay/Purity — Acid-base titration using standardized acid; Potassium content — Flame photometry or atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS); Moisture — Karl Fischer titration or loss on drying method; pH — pH meter measurement of aqueous solution; Chloride — Argentometric titration; Sulfate — Turbidimetric method; Heavy metals — ICP-MS or colorimetric analysis; Insoluble matter — Filtration and gravimetric determination. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep containers tightly sealed and protected from moisture, humidity, and direct sunlight. Avoid contact with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, and incompatible chemicals. Store away from heat sources. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Potassium acetate is widely used as a chemical reagent, buffering agent, and potassium source. It is applied in pharmaceutical formulations, laboratory buffer preparation, biochemical research, organic synthesis, textile processing, and deicing applications. It is also used as an acidity regulator and preservative additive in food applications where permitted.