Skip to Content
Merck
All Photos(1)

Key Documents

W292001

Sigma-Aldrich

Potassium acetate

98%

Synonym(s):

Potassium acetate

Sign Into View Organizational & Contract Pricing


About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COOK
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
98.14
FEMA Number:
2920
Beilstein:
3595449
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

Halal

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

98%

solubility

H2O: 10%, clear, colorless

density

1.57 g/cm3 at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C2H4O2.K/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

SCVFZCLFOSHCOH-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Looking for similar products? Visit Product Comparison Guide

Related Categories

General description

Potassium acetate is generally used as an acidity regulator, buffer, preservative and firming agent.

Application


  • Fe, N, S co-doped carbon network derived from acetate-modified Fe-ZIF-8 for oxygen reduction reaction.: This study explores the role of potassium acetate in modifying iron-based metal-organic frameworks to create efficient catalysts for oxygen reduction reactions, vital for energy conversion technologies. This approach highlights a sustainable pathway to enhance the electrochemical properties of catalysts used in fuel cells and metal-air batteries (Zhang J et al., 2024).

  • Safe cycling in winter: Results of a case study on the role of de-icing in the city of Hamburg, Germany.: Research on potassium acetate as a de-icing agent demonstrates its effectiveness and environmental safety, particularly in urban settings where traditional salts pose corrosion risks to infrastructure and are harmful to the environment. The study provides a basis for municipal decisions on winter road safety protocols (Lißner S et al., 2023).

  • Systematic Study on the Precursor Reduction Kinetics and Growth Pattern for Size-Tunable Palladium Nanocubes.: Utilizing potassium acetate in the controlled synthesis of palladium nanocubes, this research contributes to the understanding of nanoparticle growth mechanisms, enabling the precise tuning of their size for applications in catalysis and electronics (Zhao Y et al., 2023).

  • Quasi-alternating copolymerization of oxiranes driven by a benign acetate-based catalyst.: Potassium acetate is used in this innovative approach to polymer synthesis, demonstrating its utility as a green catalyst that promotes sustainable chemical processes. The research offers new insights into the development of environmentally friendly polymerization methods (Fornaciari C et al., 2023).

  • Deamination of Polyols from the Glycolysis of Polyurethane.: This study investigates the role of potassium acetate in the recycling process of polyurethanes, contributing to sustainable waste management practices. By optimizing the chemical breakdown and recovery of valuable components, the research aids in reducing environmental impact (Donadini R et al., 2024).

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot/Batch Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.

Already Own This Product?

Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.

Visit the Document Library

Dictionary of Food Science and Nutrition (2009)
Essential Guide to Food Additives (2013)
Hendrik Marks et al.
Genome biology, 16, 149-149 (2015-08-04)
During early embryonic development, one of the two X chromosomes in mammalian female cells is inactivated to compensate for a potential imbalance in transcript levels with male cells, which contain a single X chromosome. Here, we use mouse female embryonic
Mohammad N Rezaei et al.
International journal of food microbiology, 204, 24-32 (2015-04-02)
Succinic acid produced by yeast during bread dough fermentation can significantly affect the rheological properties of the dough. By introducing mutations in the model S288C yeast strain, we show that the oxidative pathway of the TCA cycle and the glyoxylate
Daniel Sohmen et al.
Nature communications, 6, 6941-6941 (2015-04-24)
Ribosomal stalling is used to regulate gene expression and can occur in a species-specific manner. Stalling during translation of the MifM leader peptide regulates expression of the downstream membrane protein biogenesis factor YidC2 (YqjG) in Bacillus subtilis, but not in

Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.

Contact Technical Service