Potassium acetate ≥99.0%, crystalline powder USP
Supplier: SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP
Synonyms:
Acetic acid potassium salt
POTASSIUM ACETATE, CRYSTALLINE POWDER, USP is, as its name suggests, the potassium salt of acetic acid and is used as a catalyst for producing polyurethanes. In the food industry it is used as a food additive, an acidity regulator and a preservative. It can also be found in medicine and biochemistry where it's employed to help treat diabetic ketoacidosis. Spectrum Chemical USP products are manufactured, packaged and stored under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) per 21CFR part 211 in FDA registered and inspected facilities.
Storage temperature - DELIQUESCENT: Keep tightly closed.
All Spectrum Chemical USP products are manufactured, packaged and stored under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) per 21CFR part 211 in FDA registered and inspected facilities.
Formula:
CH₃COOK MW: 98.14 g/mol Storage Temperature: Ambient |
MDL Number:
MFCD00012458 CAS Number: 127-08-2 |
Specification Test Results
Assay (Dried Basis) | 99.0 - 100.5 % |
pH of a 5% Solution @ 25°C | 7.5 - 8.5 |
Loss On Drying | max. 1.0 % |
Heavy Metals | max. 20 ppm |
Sodium | max. 0.03 % |
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