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Product Description
| Product Code |
TC786M |
| Molecular weight |
98.14 |
| Molecular formula |
C2H3KO2 |
| CAS No. |
127-08-2 |
Quality Control
| Appearance (USP) |
Colorless, monoclinic crystals or white crystalline powder. Deliquesces on exposure to moist air |
| Appearance (EP, BP) |
White or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals, deliquescent |
| Solubility (USP) |
Very soluble in water. Freely soluble in alcohol |
| Solubility (EP, BP) |
Very soluble in water, freely soluble ethanol (96%) |
| Identification A : Potassium (USP) |
Meets the requirements |
| Identification A : (EP, BP) |
Gives reaction (a) of acetates |
| Identification B : acetate (USP) |
Meets the requirements |
| Identification B : (EP, BP) |
Gives reaction (a) of potassium |
| pH (5% in water) : (USP) |
7.50 -8.50 |
| pH (5% in water) : (EP, BP) |
7.50-9.00 |
| Reducing substances: (EP, BP) |
The solution remains pink |
| Appearance of solution : (EP, BP) |
10% solution in water is clear and colourless |
| Chlorides (EP, BP) |
<= 0.02%: |
| Sulfate : (EP, BP) |
<= 0.02% |
| Sodium: (EP, BP) |
<= 0.50% |
| Limit of sodium : (USP) |
<= 0.03% |
| Iron: (EP, BP) |
<= 0.0020% |
| Loss on drying : (EP, BP) |
<= 3.00% (at 105°C, till constant weight) |
| Loss on drying: (USP) |
<= 1.00% (at 150°C, 2hr) |
| Assay (NT, on dried basis) : (USP) |
99.00-100.50% |
| Assay (NT, dried substance) : (EP, BP) |
99.00 - 101.00% |
Storage and Shelf Life
| Store at |
10-30°C away from bright light |
| Shelf life |
48 months |
| Use before |
expiry date given on the product label |
CAS Number :
127-08-2
Molecular Formula :
C₂H₃KO₂
More Information
| Product Name |
Potassium acetate |
| SKU |
TC786M |
| CAS No |
127-08-2 |
| EC No. |
204-822-2 |
| Molecular formula |
C₂H₃KO₂ |