Potassium acetate 99.0%

Laboratory reagent


Synonym: 
Linear Formula:  CH3COOK
Molecular Weight:  98.14 g/mol
CAS Number: 127-08-2

Properties

Vapour pressure <0.0000001 hPa
Water Solubility soluble 98.2 g/L at 20 °C
Density 1.57 g/cm3

Safety Information

Symbol
Flash point Notapplicable
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 13 - Non Combustible Solids

Description

Other Notes

Potassium acetate is a hygroscopic material used as a base in organic synthesis. It can also be used as a buffer and neutralizing agent.

Application
Potassium acetate can be used As a catalyst in the glycolysis of rigid polyurethane (PU) using DEG (diethylene glycol) as a solvent.