Potassium acetate

Product Description

Name: Potassium acetate
CAS Registry Number: 127-08-2
 
Potassium acetate (CH3COOK) is a chemical compound.
It can be prepared by reacting a potassium-containing base such as potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate with acetic acid: 2CH3COOH + K2CO3 2CH3COOK + CO2 + H2O This sort of reaction is known as an acid-base neutralization reaction. Potassium acetate is the salt that forms along with water as acetic acid and potassium hydroxide are neutralized together.
Conditions/substances to avoid are: moisture, heat, flames, ignition sources, and strong oxidizing agents.