Potassium Acetate (Crystalline/USP/EP/BP), Fisher Chemical™

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
• Color: White
• pH: 7.0 to 8.0
• Physical Form: Solid
• Quantity: 12 kg
• Linear Formula: CH₃COOK
• Formula Weight: 98.14
• Percent Purity: 99.0 to 101.0% (BP)
• Grade: BP/EP/USP
• Identification: Pass Test (BP), Pass Test (EP), Pass Test (USP), Pass Test (USP/EP/BP)
• Loss on Drying: 1.0% max. (USP), 1.0% max. (USP), 3.0% max. (EP/BP), 3.0% max. (BP), 3.0% max. (EP)
• Packaging: Poly Pail
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium Acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement

CAUTION!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. . NFPA Health:1 Flammability:1 Instability:0

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