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BioFuran Materials LLC Potassium Acetate

Potassium acetate (CH3COOK) is a hygroscopic granular powder which is soluble in water (and many other solvents). Aqueous solutions of potassium formate have pH between 7.5-9.0 which makes slightly alkaline to a near neutral pH which is not caustic or corrosive unlike bromide, fluoride, chloride, nitrate, hydroxide, sulfate, thiosulfate or carbonate salts, which are either strongly acidic or basic. Such favorable pH makes it an easy choice for users to substitute corrosive salts in many applications.

Chemical Name: Potassium Acetate

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Catalyst, Coking Inhibitor, Conditioner, Dehydrating Agent, Deicing Agent, Desiccant, Electrolyte, Fire Suppressant, Flame Retardant, Intermediate, Precipitant, Preservative, Reagent

CAS Number: 127-08-2

Chemical Family: Acetates, Potassium Salts

Synonyms: E261

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Acetates,
Potassium Salts
Chemical Name
Potassium Acetate
Base Chemicals Functions
Anti-Microbial Agent,
Buffers & pH Stabilizer,
Catalyst,
Coking Inhibitor,
Conditioner,
Dehydrating Agent,
Deicing Agent,
Desiccant,
Electrolyte,
Fire Suppressant,
Intermediate,
Precipitant,
Preservative,
Reagent
CASE Ingredients Functions
Flame Retardant
Industrial Additives Functions
Electrolyte
CAS No.
127-08-2
EC No.
204-822-2
Technologies
Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
CASE Ingredients,
Fluids & Lubricants,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
Functional Additives
Fluids & Lubricants — Additives
Performance Additives
Industrial Additives & Materials — Battery & Electronic Materials
Electrolytes
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics
Organic Salts

Applications & Uses

Markets
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
Exploration & Upstream
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Pulping & Processing
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
Batteries
Applicable Processes
Glasses Manufacturing,
Nucleic Acid Precipitation,
Polyurethane Foam Manufacturing,
Tissue Manufacturing
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Industrial Oils & Fluids
Base Chemicals End Uses
Drilling Fluids,
Foliar Fertilizers,
Lubricants,
Supercapacitors
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Drilling Fluids
Industrial Additives End Use
Batteries
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Nucleic acid precipitation
  • Drilling fluid additive
  • Manufacture of glass
  • Catalyst in the production of terephthalic acid used to make industrial PET, carbon black, polyurethane foams
  • Catalyst in the acetylation of wood
  • Softening agent for papers and textiles
  • Precursor for potassium-carbon foliar fertilizer potentially helping farmers obtain better harvests per
  • Fire suppressant
  • Tissue preservation, fixation, and mummification
  • Liquid deicer which is much easier to spread compared to rock salt, calcium chloride or magnesium chloride
  • Desiccant
  • Buffer
  • Intermediate /reagent in the synthesis of lubricants and chemicals
  • Antimicrobial preservative
  • Textile conditioner
  • ‘water-in-salt’ electrolyte for advanced supercapacitors and aqueous batteries

Properties

Physical Form
Powder,
Solid
Appearance
White hygroscopic granular powder
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Range288-296°C-
Molecular Weight98.14g/mol-
pH (for a 10wt% solution in water)7-9--
Purity98%-