Potassium acetate is an organic substance with the chemical formula CH3COOK. It is a white powder and is used as an analytical reagent to adjust the pH value. It can also be used as a desiccant, making transparent glass, and in the pharmaceutical industry. It can also be used as a buffer, diuretic, fabric and paper softener, catalyst, etc.

CAS: 127-08-2

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Properties: colorless or white crystalline powder. It has an alkaline smell and is easily deliquescent.

Relative density: 1.57g/cm^3(solid) 25 °C(lit.)

Easily soluble in water, soluble in methanol, ethanol, and liquid ammonia. Insoluble in ether and acetone.

The solution is alkaline to litmus but not alkaline to phenolphthalein. Low toxicity. Combustible.

Refractive index: n20/D 1.370

Water solubility: 2694 g/L (25 ºC)

Conditions that need to be avoided during storage include: moisture, heat, fire sources, self-igniting objects and strong oxidants.