Potassium Acetate BP
Abstract:
Potassium acetate (CH3COOK) is the potassium salt of acetic acid. It is a white crystalline powder, soluble in water.
Uses/Applications:
Potassium acetate can be used as a deicer to remove ice and prevent its formation. Potassium acetate is used as a food additive as a preservative and acidity regulator.
Identity:
Product Name: Potassium Acetate
Molecular Formula: C2H3O2K
Molecular Weight: 98.1 g/mol
CAS No.: 127-08-2
Specifications:
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals, deliquescent. |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) |
(a)It gives the reaction of Acetates (b)It gives the reaction of Potassium |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%) |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless |
| pH | 7.5 to 9.0 |
| Reducing substances | Specified test. The solution remains pink. |
| Chlorides | Not more than 200 ppm |
| Sulfates | Not more than 200 ppm |
| Iron | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Sodium | Not more than 0.5% |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 4 ppm |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 3.0% |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% (dried substance) |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
