Potassium acetate

CAS: 127-08-2

Ref. 3D-FP30597

Product Information

• Name: Potassium acetate
• 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

Description

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.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 98.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₂H₃KO₂
• Color/Form: Powder