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Potassium acetate, 8M aq. soln., RNAse free, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Potassium Acetate is a potassium salt employed to replenish electrolytes, for restoration of water-electrolyte balance, as well as a urinary and systemic alkalizer. Potassium Acetate can be administered orally or by intravenous infusion. Formerly, It was employed in diuretics and expectorants. A potassium source employed in DNA and protein purification. Some other applications includes as buffering agent, neutralizer, preservative, color retention agent(protect natural color of animals and plants).
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Potassium Acetate is a potassium salt employed to replenish electrolytes, for restoration of water-electrolyte balance, as well as a urinary and systemic alkalizer. Potassium Acetate can be administered orally or by intravenous infusion. Formerly, It was employed in diuretics and expectorants. A potassium source employed in DNA and protein purification. Some other applications includes as buffering agent, neutralizer, preservative, color retention agent(protect natural color of animals and plants).
Solubility
Soluble in water (98.2 g/L completely soluble) at 25°C, alcohol, methanol, and ammonia. Insoluble in acetone, and ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Color | Colorless |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Quantity | 250 mL |
| Linear Formula | CH3CO2K |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water (98.2g/L completely soluble) at 25°C,alcohol,methanol,and ammonia. Insoluble in acetone,and ether. |
| SMILES | CC(=O)[O-].[K+] |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 98.142 |
| Formula Weight | 98.15 |
| Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | 8M aq. soln. |
| Chemical Name or Material | Potassium acetate, RNAse free |
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