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Potassium acetate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Potassium acetate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Potassium acetate;Acetic acid potassium salt;Potassium ethanoate |
| Chinese name | 乙酸钾 |
| Chinese synonyms | 醋酸钾;无水乙酸钾 |
| Chemical category | Inorganic Salts |
| CAS No. | 127-08-2 |
| EINECS No. | 204-822-2 |
| Molecular formula | C2H3KO2 |
| Molecular weight | 98.14 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; water ≤1.0%; chloride ≤0.01%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, highly hygroscopic, soluble in water
Application scenarios
De-icing agent (airport runways), buffer, pharmaceutical excipient, food acidity regulator