Potassium acetate
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Potassium acetate
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CAS No:
127-08-2
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Formula:
C2H4O2.K
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Chemical Name:
Potassium acetate
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Synonyms:
Acetic acid,potassium salt (1:1);Potassium acetate;Acetic acid,potassium salt;Catacyst LB;Potassium ethanoate;Polycat 46;PC 46;DPG 35;LK 25;Dabco K 2097;Dabco K 2008;Dabco P 15;P 15;Cryotech E 36;Safeway KA-HOT;LCM 1;Pelcat 9648A;K 15;PC CAT TKA 30;Desmorapid PU 1792;Desmorapid 1792;PC CAT Q 7-2;Pelcat 9650;PU 1792;70896-03-6;134092-62-9;325477-95-0;662141-29-9;2220181-25-7
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Description
Potassium acetate, a chemical compound that serves as the salt derived from acetic acid and potassium, manifests itself in the form of a white, crystalline powder. This particular substance exhibits hygroscopic properties, meaning it has the ability to absorb moisture from its surrounding environment. Additionally, potassium acetate demonstrates a high level of solubility in water, allowing it to dissolve readily in this liquid medium.
Potassium acetate Basic Attributes
98.14
97.977
3595449
204-822-2
M911911U02
0547
DTXSID7027043
C47677
B - Blood and blood forming organs
29159000
Characteristics
40.1
-1.24380
White to light brown Solid
1.57 g/cm3 @ Temp: 25 °C
292 °C
117.1ºC at 760 mmHg
>250℃
n 20/D 1.370
H2O: 2694 g/L (25 ºC)
Store at RT.
13.9mmHg at 25°C
LD50 orally in rats: 3.25 g/kg, H. F. Smyth et al., Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J. 30, 470 (1969)
7,5-9,0 (5 % aqueous solution)
Safety Information
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36/37/38-25-23/24/25-21
26-36-24/25-45-36/37/39
AJ3325000
Xi,T
Separated from strong acids and strong oxidants.
Hygroscopic
Stability Deliquescent. Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P330, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501
H302
Combustible.
|Warning|H302 (10.17%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]|P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P330, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, and P501|Aggregated GHS information provided by 471 companies from 8 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
Separated from strong acids and strong oxidants.
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached.
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.
NO open flames.
Use local exhaust.
Protective gloves.
Wear safety goggles.
Drug Information
Potassium is used to regulate hypokalemia as a primary condition or secondary to other medical conditions.|Parenteral nutrition
Mostly urine but also skin and feces.
Potassium is the major cation (positive ion) inside animal cells, while sodium is the major cation outside animal cells. The concentration differences of these charged particles causes a difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of cells, known as the membrane potential. The balance between potassium and sodium is maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane. The cell membrane potential created by potassium and sodium ions allows the cell generate an action potential—a "spike" of electrical discharge. The ability of cells to produce electrical discharge is critical for body functions such as neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. Potassium is also an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, blood pressure and levels of acidity.
Fresh air, rest.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Acetate, Potassium
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.
Redness.
Redness.
Potassium acetate Use and Manufacturing
From glacial acetic acid and potassium hydroxide.
Potassium acetate is used in the manufacture of glass; as a softening agent for papers and textiles; as a dehydrating agent; and as a buffer. In medicine it is used as an expectorant and diuretic.
50,000,000 - 100,000,000 lb
All other basic organic chemical manufacturing|Acetic acid, potassium salt (1:1): ACTIVE
EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Processing Aids and Additives|Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern|Food additives|Human Drugs -> EU pediatric investigation plans|Human Drugs -> FDA Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations (Orange Book) -> Active Ingredients|Food Additives -> ACIDITY_REGULATOR; PRESERVATIVE; -> JECFA Functional Classes|Cosmetics -> Film forming
Food Additives -> ACIDITY_REGULATOR; PRESERVATIVE;
Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:98.14
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Exact Mass:97.97701082
Monoisotopic Mass:97.97701082
Topological Polar Surface Area:40.1
Heavy Atom Count:5
Complexity:34.6
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:2
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes
Registered Holders
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ANMOL CHEMICALS PRIVATE LTD
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United States
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MAITHRI DRUGS PRIVATE LTD
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United States
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Sichuan Haisco Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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China
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