Potassium acetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Potassium acetate is used as deicer to remove snow and ice from the surface and considered as a replacement for calcium chloride or magnesium chloride. It is used as a food additive, as a buffer in biological research, as an extinguishing agent used in class K fire extinguishers and as a catalyst to produce polyurethane polymers. It is utilized for the precipitation of dodecyl sulfate bound proteins, thereby removal of proteins from DNA. It plays an important role in preserving tissues, fixation and mummification.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Potassium acetate is used as deicer to remove snow and ice from the surface and considered as a replacement for calcium chloride or magnesium chloride. It is used as a food additive, as a buffer in biological research, as an extinguishing agent used in class K fire extinguishers and as a catalyst to produce polyurethane polymers. It is utilized for the precipitation of dodecyl sulfate bound proteins, thereby removal of proteins from DNA. It plays an important role in preserving tissues, fixation and mummification.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and ammonia. Insoluble in acetone and ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Air and moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 127-08-2
• Molecular Formula: C2H3KO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 98.142
• MDL Number: MFCD00012458
• InChI Key: SCVFZCLFOSHCOH-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium acetate, acetic acid, potassium salt, diuretic salt, potassium ethanoate, koac, octan draselny czech, potassiumacetate, acetic acid potassium salt, acok, fema no. 2920
• PubChem CID: 517044
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32029
• IUPAC Name: potassium;acetate
• SMILES: CC(=O)[O-].[K+]

• Melting Point: 292°C
• Density: 1.57
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 3595449
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,7605
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol and ammonia. Insoluble in acetone and ether.
• Formula Weight: 98.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H500
EINECSNumber	204-822-2
RTECSNumber	AJ3325000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only