Potassium acetate (CAS: 127-08-2) is the potassium salt of acetic acid, supplied as a white crystalline powder that is highly hygroscopic and freely soluble in water. It provides both potassium ions and acetate buffer capacity, making it useful in food preservation, pharmaceutical compounding, and industrial de-icing. The compound has a mild saline taste and is generally recognised as safe for food-contact applications.
Potassium Acetate
Category:Nutrition Additives
CAS No.:127-08-2
Product Grade: Food grade
Purity / Assay: 99%
Molecular Formula:C₂H₃KO₂
Molecular Weight:98.14
EINECS No.:204-822-2
Synonym(s):Acetic acid potassium salt
Potassium acetate (CAS: 127-08-2) is the potassium salt of acetic acid, supplied as a white crystalline powder that is highly hygroscopic and freely soluble in water. It provides both potassium ions and acetate buffer capacity, making it useful in food preservation, pharmaceutical compounding, and industrial de-icing. The compound has a mild saline taste and is generally recognised as safe for food-contact applications.
1) Food acidulant, buffering agent, and preservative.
2) Potassium supplement in nutritional and pharmaceutical formulations.
3) De-icing agent for runways and industrial surfaces.
4) Intermediate for organic synthesis and biochemical buffers.
25kg/bag, 25kg/drum
CAS No.: 127-08-2
Product Name: Potassium Acetate
Purity / Assay:99%
Molecular Formula:C₂H₃KO₂
Molecular Weight:98.14
EINECS No.:204-822-2
Synonym(s):Acetic acid potassium salt
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