Potassium acetate

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TC786M
CAS Number : 127-08-2
Molecular Formula : C₂H₃KO₂
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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
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