Potassium Acetate CAS 127-08-2
Chemical name: Potassium Acetate
Synonymous names:
LCM-1
Potassium acetate
Potassium Acetate BP
CAS No: 127-08-2
EINECS No: 204-822-2
Molecular formula: C2H3KO2
Molecular weight: 98.14
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Structural formula:
Product Description:
Quality indicators of industrial potassium acetate:
FSCI-Item |
Specifications |
Content (CH3COOK)% |
98.0 Min |
Water insoluble matter% |
0.05 MAX |
Chloride (Cl)% |
0.2 MAX |
Iron (Fe)% |
0.05 MAX |
Quality indicators of medicinal potassium acetate:
FSCI-Item |
Specifications |
Content (CH3COOK)% |
99.0 Min |
Water insoluble substances |
Up to standard |
Alkalinity (calculated as K2CO3)% |
0.12 MAX |
Acidity (calculated as HA)% |
0.05 MAX |
Chloride (Cl)% |
0.01 MAX |
Sulfate (S04)% |
0.02 MAX |
Iron (Fe)% |
0.0005 MAX |
Heavy metals (in Pb)% |
0.0005 MAX |
Reducing potassium permanganate substances |
Up to standard |
Properties and Usage:
1. Analytical reagents: Potassium acetate is commonly used as an analytical reagent in laboratories. It can be used to detect and analyze various chemical reactions, especially in the determination of tartaric acid.
2. Food additives: Potassium acetate is widely used in the food industry as a preservative and flavoring agent. It can effectively extend the shelf life of food and prevent spoilage. It is commonly found in meat products, candies and beverages.
3. Freezing point depressants: Potassium acetate is an environmentally friendly and efficient choice for snow melting and deicing on airport runways and highways. Compared with traditional sodium chloride, potassium acetate is more environmentally friendly and will not corrode metals and concrete. It is widely used in winter road safety maintenance.
4. Industrial applications: Potassium acetate is used as a catalyst and reducing agent in the chemical industry, especially in organic synthesis and dye production. It is also used to prepare anhydrous ethanol and performs well in the production of oil drilling and vehicle antifreeze.
FSCICHEM product features:
1. High purity reliability: The potassium acetate we provide has high purity, ensuring high efficiency and reliability in various applications.
2. Environmental protection: Potassium acetate has little impact on the environment and is a green chemical, especially suitable for applications with high environmental requirements.
Storage and transportation:
It should be stored in a dry, ventilated and clean warehouse, lightly loaded, to prevent moisture and heat, to prevent rain and moisture during transportation, and to be isolated from toxic substances.
Packaging specifications:
Net weight 25KG/ bag, or customized packaging according to customer requirements.