CAS 127-08-2

Potassium acetate

Description:

Potassium acetate, with the CAS number 127-08-2, is an inorganic compound characterized by its white, crystalline appearance and hygroscopic nature, meaning it can absorb moisture from the air. It is the potassium salt of acetic acid and is soluble in water, making it useful in various applications. The compound has a slightly salty taste and is often used as a food preservative, a buffering agent in biochemical applications, and in the production of certain pharmaceuticals. In addition to its role in food and medicine, potassium acetate is also employed in de-icing agents for roads and as a source of potassium in fertilizers. Its chemical formula is C2H3KO2, and it typically exists in a solid state at room temperature. When dissolved in water, it dissociates into potassium ions and acetate ions, contributing to its effectiveness in various chemical reactions and processes. Overall, potassium acetate is valued for its versatility and functionality across multiple industries.

Formula: C₂H₄O₂·K

InChI: InChI=1S/C2H4O2.K/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);

InChI key: InChIKey=NDQKGYXNMLOECO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C)(O)=O.[K]

Synonyms:

• Acetate de potassium
• Acetate, Potassium
• Acetato De Potasio
• Acetic acid, potassium salt (1:1)
• Catacyst LB
• Cryotech E 36
• Dabco K 2008
• Dabco K 2097
• Dabco P 15
• Desmorapid 1792
• Desmorapid PU 1792
• Dpg 35
• E 261
• Kaliumacetat
• Lcm 1
• Lk 25
• P 15
• Pc 46
• Pc Cat Q 7-2
• Pc Cat Tka 30
• Pelcat 9648A
• Pelcat 9650
• Polycat 46
• Potassium Acetate
• Potassium ethanoate
• Pu 1792
• Safeway KA-HOT
• Potassium Acetate BP
• PotassiumacetateACSwhitextl
• Acetic acid potassium salt

Potassium Acetate

CAS: 127-08-2

Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

Purity: >97.0%(T)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 98.14

Ref: 3B-P2786

Potassium acetate, ACS, 99% min

CAS: 127-08-2

Potassium acetate is used as deicer to remove snow and ice from the surface and is considered as a replacement for calcium chloride or magnesium chloride. It is used as a food additive; as a buffer in biological research; as extinguishing agent used in class K fire extinguishers and as a catalyst to

Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

Purity: 99%

Molecular weight: 98.14

Ref: 02-013449

Potassium acetate, 1M aq. soln., pH 7.5, RNAse free

CAS: 127-08-2

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Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

Molecular weight: 98.15

Ref: 02-J60832

Potassium acetate, 8M aq. soln.

CAS: 127-08-2

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 Sci

Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

Molecular weight: 98.15

Ref: 02-J63372

Potassium acetate, 99%

CAS: 127-08-2

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

Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: White, Crystals or powder or crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 98.14

Ref: 02-A16321

Potassium Acetate

CAS: 127-08-2

Other salts of acetic acid (excluding sodium acetate & cobalt acetates)

Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 97.97701

Ref: 45-1549807

Potassium acetate

CAS: 127-08-2

Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 98.1423

Ref: IN-DA000WII

Potassium acetate

CAS: 127-08-2

Potassium acetate

Formula: ·C₂H₃O₂·K

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: White Solid-Crystals

Molecular weight: 98.14232

Ref: 54-OR11032

Potassium acetate, 99+% (ACS)

CAS: 127-08-2

Potassium acetate, 99+% (ACS)

Formula: KOOCCH₃

Purity: 99+%

Color and Shape: white xtl.

Molecular weight: 98.15

Ref: 08-93-1901

Potassium acetate, 98%

CAS: 127-08-2

Formula: CH₃CO₂K

Purity: ≥ 98.0% (dried basis)

Color and Shape: White crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 98.15

Ref: 7W-GX7641

Potassium acetate, 99%, USP grade

CAS: 127-08-2

Formula: CH₃CO₂K

Purity: 99.0 - 100.5 % (dried basis)

Color and Shape: White crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 98.15

Ref: 7W-GK2258

Potassium acetate

CAS: 127-08-2

Potassium acetate

Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 98.14

Ref: 54-BUP19847

Potassium Acetate

CAS: 127-08-2

R00468 - Potassium Acetate

Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Solid, Powder or Crystalline Powder or Solid

Molecular weight: 98.142

Ref: 10-R00468

Potassium acetate

CAS: 127-08-2

Potassium acetate (Diuretic salt) with antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

Purity: ≥98%

Color and Shape: Colorless Lustrous Rapidly Deliquescent Crystals Or White Crystal Powder Or Flakes Solid Repidly Deliquescent Crystals Or White Crystal Powder Or Flakes

Molecular weight: 98.14

Ref: TM-T8129

Potassium acetate, 99.99+%

CAS: 127-08-2

Formula: KOOCCH₃

Purity: ≥ 99.99%

Color and Shape: White powder or crystals

Molecular weight: 98.14

Ref: 7W-GX5463

Potassium acetate

CAS: 127-08-2

Potassium acetate

Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 98.14

Ref: IN-DG112157

Potassium acetate

CAS: 127-08-2

Potassium acetate is a chemical compound that contains the element potassium. It is a white, water-soluble solid that can be found in many household items such as fertilizers and soaps. Potassium acetate is used as an electrolyte in biological samples because it has a high redox potential and can be easily detected by various analytical methods. The concentration of potassium acetate in biological samples can be determined by measuring the absorbance at 550 nm. This test is useful for determining the level of potassium in blood plasma or serum, which are often used as indicators of kidney function or heart disease. Potassium acetate has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and may be beneficial for people with alopecia areata or autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or lupus. Potassium acetate may also have some benefits for people with fatty acid metabolism disorders or who need calcium pantothenate treatment due to vitamin B deficiency.

Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 98.14 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FP30597

Potassium Acetate

Controlled Product

CAS: 127-08-2

Applications Potassium Acetate is a competitive and false substrate which inhibits histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC-6), thus reducing the cytotoxicity and inflammatory responses caused by C. difficile toxin A.
References Lu, L. F., et al.: J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 26, 693-699 (2016);

Formula: C₂H₃O₂·K

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 98.14

Ref: TR-P698720

Potassium Acetate for molecular biology, 99.5%

CAS: 127-08-2

Formula: CH₃COOK

Purity: min. 99.5%

Color and Shape: White, Crystalline hygroscopic powder, Clear, Colourless

Molecular weight: 98.14

Ref: SR-96248

Potassium Acetate for tissue culture, 99.5%

CAS: 127-08-2

Formula: CH₃COOK

Purity: min. 99.5%

Color and Shape: White, Crystalline hygroscopic powder, Clear, Colourless

Molecular weight: 98.14

Ref: SR-81955