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Potassium Acetate (Crystalline/USP/EP/BP), Fisher Chemical™

Catalog No. P181212
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS

127-08-2

Molecular Formula

C2H3KO2

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

98.142

MDL Number

MFCD00012458

InChI Key

SCVFZCLFOSHCOH-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Synonym

potassium acetate, acetic acid, potassium salt, diuretic salt, potassium ethanoate, koac, octan draselny czech, potassiumacetate, acetic acid potassium salt, acok, fema no. 2920

PubChem CID

517044

ChEBI

CHEBI:32029

IUPAC Name

potassium;acetate

SMILES

CC(=O)[O-].[K+]

Specifications

Melting Point

292°C

Color

White

pH

7.0 to 8.0

Physical Form

Solid

Quantity

2.5 kg

Linear Formula

CH3COOK

Formula Weight

98.14

Percent Purity

99.0 to 101.0% (BP)

Grade

BP/EP/USP

Identification

Pass Test (BP), Pass Test (EP), Pass Test (USP), Pass Test (USP/EP/BP)

Loss on Drying

1.0% max. (USP), 1.0% max. (USP), 3.0% max. (EP/BP), 3.0% max. (BP), 3.0% max. (EP)

Packaging

Poly Bottle

Chemical Name or Material

Potassium Acetate

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Hazard Statement

CAUTION!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. .

NFPA

Health:1
Flammability:1
Instability:0
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