Potassium acetate
ALDRICH/W292001 - 98%
Synonym: Potassium acetate
CAS Number: 127-08-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H3KO2
Molecular Weight: 98.14
EC Number: 204-822-2
MDL Number: MFCD00012458
Linear Formula: CH3COOK
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | 98% |
biological source | synthetic |
density | 1.57 g/cm3 at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | Halal |
InChI | 1S/C2H4O2.K/c1-2(3)4;/h1H |
InChI key | SCVFZCLFOSHCOH-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | odorless |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 178/2002 |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | [K+].CC([O-])=O |
solubility | H2O: 10%, clear, colorless |
General description: | Potassium acetate is generally used as an acidity regulator, buffer, preservative and firming agent. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 10 kg in fiber drum |
Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | 98% |
Density | 1.57 g/cm3 at 25 °C (lit.) |
FEMA Number | 2920 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |