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CAS NUMBER: 127-08-2
EC NUMBER: 204-822-2
MOLECULAR FORMULA: CH3COOK
MOLECULAR FORMULA: 98.14
DESCRIPTION:
E261 (Potassium acetate) is the potassium salt of acetic acid.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is a hygroscopic solid at room temperature.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as a diuretic and urinary alkalizer.
E261 (Potassium acetate) was used in the preparation of Cadet's fuming liquid ((CH3)2As)2O, the first organometallic compound ever produced.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is the acetate salt form of potassium, an essential macromineral.
Potassium maintains intracellular tonicity, is required for nerve conduction, cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, production of energy, the synthesis of nucleic acids, maintenance of blood pressure and normal renal function.
E261 (Potassium acetate) has potential antihypertensive effects and when taken as a nutritional supplement may prevent hypokalemia.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is a potassium salt comprising equal numbers of potassium and acetate ions.
E261 (Potassium acetate) has a role as a food acidity regulator. It contains an acetate.
PREPARATION:
E261 (Potassium acetate) can be prepared by treating a potassium-containing base such as potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate with acetic acid:
CH3COOH + KOH → CH3COOK + H2O
This sort of reaction is known as an acid-base neutralization reaction.
The sesquihydrate in water solution (CH3COOK·1½H2O) begins to form semihydrate at 41.3 °C.
APPLICATION:
-Deicing:
E261 (Potassium acetate) (as a substitute for calcium chloride or magnesium chloride) can be used as a deicer to remove ice or prevent its formation.
E261 (Potassium acetate) offers the advantage of being less aggressive on soils and much less corrosive.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is preferred for airport runways although it is more expensive.
-Fire extinguishing:
E261 (Potassium acetate) is the extinguishing agent used in Class K fire extinguishers because of its ability to cool and form a crust over burning oils.
-Food additive:
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used in processed foods as a preservative and acidity regulator.
In the European Union, E261 (Potassium acetate) is labeled by the E number E261.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also approved for usage in the USA,[6] Australia, and New Zealand.
Potassium hydrogen diacetate (CAS #4251-29-0 ) with formula KH(OOCCH3)2 is a related food additive with the same E number as E261 (Potassium acetate).
-Medicine and biochemistry:
In medicine, E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as part of electrolyte replacement protocols in the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis because of its ability to break down to bicarbonate to help neutralize the acidotic state.
In molecular biology, E261 (Potassium acetate) is used to precipitate dodecyl sulfate (DS) and DS-bound proteins to extract ethanol from DNA.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used in mixtures applied for tissue preservation, fixation, and mummification.
Most museums today use a formaldehyde-based method recommended by Kaiserling in 1897 which contains E261 (Potassium acetate).
This process was used to soak Lenin's corpse.
-Use in executions:
E261 (Potassium acetate) was incorrectly used in place of potassium chloride when putting a prisoner to death in Oklahoma in January 2015.
-Industry:
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as a catalyst in the production of polyurethanes.
SYNONYM:
127-08-2
Diuretic salt
ACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT
potassium;acetate
Potassium ethanoate
KOAc
Acetic acid potassium salt
FEMA No. 2920
AcOK
MFCD00012458
UNII-M911911U02
CH3CO2K
E261
CHEBI:32029
Acetic acid, potassium salt (1:1)
M911911U02
Octan draselny
potassiumacetate
E261 (Potassium acetate)
EINECS 204-822-2
E261 (Potassium acetate) in plastic container
Kaliumazetat
C2H3KO2
Kali aceticum
E261 (Potassium acetate)
potasium acetate
potassium acetat
potassium-acetate
E261 (Potassium acetate)s
MeCO2K
CH3COOK
E261 (Potassium acetate) solution
DSSTox_CID_7043
EC 204-822-2
DSSTox_RID_78289
DSSTox_GSID_27043
E261 (Potassium acetate) (JAN/USP)
INS NO.261
E261 (Potassium acetate) solution, 5M
CHEMBL1201058
DTXSID7027043
HY-Y0319B
INS-261
INS-261(I)
E261 (Potassium acetate) A.C.S. reagent
E261 (Potassium acetate), biochemical grade
Tox21_202740
s4843
AKOS003052760
AKOS015901668
CCG-266027
CS-W020131
DB14498
E261 (Potassium acetate) ACS GRADE 1KG
E261 (Potassium acetate), 8M aqueous solution
NCGC00260288-01
BP-21033
CAS-127-08-2
E-261
FT-0645118
P2786
X9686
4-Chloro-N-furfuryl-5-sulfamoylanthranlic acid
D01154
E261 (Potassium acetate), Trace metals grade 99.98%
E261 (Potassium acetate), 1M aqueous solution, pH 7.5
Q409199
J-005461
E261 (Potassium acetate), 8M aqueous solution, RNAse free
E261 (Potassium acetate), 1M aqueous solution, pH 7.5, RNAse free
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
-CAS number: 127-08-2
-EC number: 204-822-2
-Grade: Ph Eur,BP,JPE,E 261
-Hill Formula: C₂H₃KO₂
-Chemical formula: CH₃COOK
-Molar Mass: 98.15 g/mol
-HS Code: 2915 29 00
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL INFORMATION:
-Density: 1.570 g/cm3
-Melting Point: 292 °C
-pH value: 7.0 - 9 (98.2 g/l, H₂O, 25 °C)
-Vapor pressure: <0.0000001 hPa (25 °C)
-Bulk density: 500 kg/m3
-Solubility: 2530 g/l
STORAGE:
Store at +15°C to +25°C.
SPECIFICATION:
-pH-value (5 %; water): 7.5 - 8.5
-Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0.01 %
-Sulfate (SO₄): ≤ 0.005 %
-Heavy metals (as Pb): ≤ 0.0004 %
-Al (Aluminium): ≤ 0.0001 %
-As (Arsenic): ≤ 0.0002 %
-Fe (Iron): ≤ 0.001 %
-Hg (Mercury): ≤ 0.0001 %
WHAT IS E261 (Potassium acetate):
E261 (Potassium acetate) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Hypokalemia (low potassium).
E261 (Potassium acetate) may be used alone or with other medications.
E261 (Potassium acetate) belongs to a class of drugs called Electrolyte Supplemental, Parenteral.
E261 (Potassium acetate) Injection, USP is a sterile, non-pyrogenic, concentrated solution of E261 (Potassium acetate) in Water for Injection.
The solution is administered after dilution by the intravenous route as an electrolyte replenisher.
E261 (Potassium acetate) must not be administered undiluted.
The solution is intended as an alternative to potassium chloride to provide potassium ion (K+) for addition to large volume infusion fluids for intravenous use.
E261 (Potassium acetate), USP is chemically designated CH3COOK, colourless crystals or white crystalline powder very soluble in water.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is a medication used to treat hypokalemia.
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
E261 (Potassium acetate) is the major cation (positive ion) inside cells, while sodium is the major cation outside animal cells.
The concentration differences of these charged particles causes a difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of cells, known as the membrane potential.
The balance between potassium and sodium is maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane.
The cell membrane potential created by potassium and sodium ions allows the cell generate an action potential—a "spike" of electrical discharge.
The ability of cells to produce electrical discharge is critical for body functions such as neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and heart function.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, blood pressure and levels of acidity.
DESCRIPTION:
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also known as the potassium salt of acetic acid.
The E261 (Potassium acetate) formula is CH3CO2K.
The reaction of acetic acid with a potassium base, which can either be potassium carbonate or potassium hydroxide, results in the formation of E261 (Potassium acetate).
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also known as Potassium ethanoate, diuretic salt, acetic acid, or potassium salt.
E261 (Potassium acetate) plays an important macromineral role in various physiological functions and maintaining normal renal function and blood pressure.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also required for nerve conduction, cardiac and skeletal muscle contraction, and nucleic acid synthesis.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is formed by one acetate anion CH3COO− and one potassium cation K+.
Both the ions are bonded by ionic bonds.
However, the elements of anion acetate are bonded by covalent bonds, and both the oxygen have a resonance stabilisation between them.
PROPERTIES:
In a potassium salt, an equal number of acetate and potassium ions are present.
E261 (Potassium acetate) does not occur naturally.
The salt was used earlier as expectorants and diuretics.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
-E261 (Potassium acetate) is a deliquescent white crystalline solid which is insoluble in organic solvents like ether, but soluble in both alcohol, ammonia, and water.
-Pure E261 (Potassium acetate) has a faint acetic smell, or we can say it is odourless, which has a saline taste.
-E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as a dehydrating and analytical agent in the manufacturing of crystal glasses and medicines.
-E261 (Potassium acetate) is a canonicalised compound.
-There are five heavy atoms in E261 (Potassium acetate) and 0 formal charges.
-E261 (Potassium acetate) lowers the blood pressure by flushing out the salt from the body as potassium present in the salt helps in maintaining the blood pressure.
-E261 (Potassium acetate) also helps in maintaining intracellular toxicity which is needed for smooth muscle contraction, and normal renal function.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
-The compound is a dry powder, colourless, odourless, and exists in the form of deliquescent crystals or white crystalline powder.
-E261 (Potassium acetate) has a faint acetic smell.
-The solubility of E261 (Potassium acetate) in water is 100g/ml at 20 degrees celsius.
-The E261 (Potassium acetate) formula is CH3CO2K and has a molar mass of 98.142g/mol.
-E261 (Potassium acetate) density is 1.8 grams per cubic centimetre.
-The E261 (Potassium acetate) melting point is 292°C.
-E261 (Potassium acetate) has a higher boiling point and decomposes at a higher temperature.
-The pH value of diuretic salt lies between 7.5 - 9.0.
-The number of hydrogen bond donors is 0, the number of hydrogen bond acceptors is 2, and the number of rotatable bonds is 0.
-The topological polar surface area of E261 (Potassium acetate) is 40.1 Armstrong square.
PREPARATION OF E261 (Potassium acetate):
E261 (Potassium acetate) is prepared by a reaction known as an acid-base neutralisation reaction.
While preparing E261 (Potassium acetate), a potassium-containing base like potassium carbonate (K2Co3) or potassium hydroxide (KOH) is treated along with the acetic acid.
In a neutralisation reaction, a base is reacted with an acid to form salt and water.
E261 (Potassium acetate) (Potassium ethanoate) is the salt that is formed along with water on the reaction of potassium hydroxide with acetic acid, which is neutralised together.
E261 (Potassium acetate) can also be formed when a small volume of water is added along with potassium carbonate in the acetic acid solution, followed by crystallisation and evaporation.
APPLICATION:
E261 (Potassium acetate) salt has various applications in different fields.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used in place of magnesium chloride and calcium chloride to remove ice and prevent its formation, that is, as a deicer.
The use of E261 (Potassium acetate) is advantageous as it is less aggressive on soil and also less corrosive.
Due to its advantages, E261 (Potassium acetate) is also used in airport runways even though it is more expensive.
The class K fire extinguishers also use E261 (Potassium acetate) salts in the form of an extinguishing agent due to their capability of forming a crust over burning oils and cooling it down.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is an approved food preservative, food additive, and acidity regulator approved for its usage in Australia, the USA, and New Zealand.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also used in agricultural and laboratory chemicals.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also used in the field of medicine for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis as a part of electrolyte replacement protocol.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used due to its ability to break bicarbonates and aid in neutralising the acidotic state.
During diabetic ketoacidosis, the potassium level in the blood decreases.
The anion acetate present in the E261 (Potassium acetate) can be used as it increases the level of potassium salt to normal through the process of replacement in the neutralisation of metabolites.
The formaldehyde-based methods in the museums also use E261 (Potassium acetate).
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also used in the laboratory of molecular biology during the protocol of extraction of DNA because of its ability to precipitate bounded proteins and dodecyl sulphate.
Also, E261 (Potassium acetate) is used in the processes of tissue preservation, mummification, and fixation.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also used in the production of polyurethanes in the form of a catalyst and to precipitate dodecyl sulphate.
WHAT IS E261 (Potassium acetate):
E261 (Potassium acetate) is a potassium supplement used to prevent and to treat low potassium.
Potassium is important for the heart, muscles, and nerves.
Too much or too little potassium in the body can cause serious problems.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is a potassium source employed in DNA and protein purification
E261 (Potassium acetate) is a potassium salt employed to replenish electrolytes, for restoration of water-electrolyte balance, as well as a urinary and systemic alkalizer.
E261 (Potassium acetate) can be administered orally or by intravenous infusion.
E261 (Potassium acetate) was employed in diuretics and expectorants.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is hygroscopic and insoluble in ether.
SOLUBILITY:
Soluble in water (98.2 g/l completely soluble) at 25 °C, alcohol, methanol, and ammonia.
Insoluble in acetone, and ether.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
-Appearance: Crystalline powder
-Physical State: Solid
-Storage: Store at room temperature
-Melting Point: 303-307° C
-Density: 1.57 g/cm3 at 25° C
-Refractive Index: n20D 1.37
-pK Values: pKa: 4.79
GENERAL INFORMATION:
-Product Number: P2786
-Purity / Analysis Method: >97.0%(T)
-Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight: C2H3KO2 = 98.14
-Physical State (20 deg.C): Solid
-Store Under Inert Gas: Store under inert gas
-Condition to Avoid: Hygroscopic
-CAS RN: 127-08-2
-Reaxys Registry Number: 3595449
-PubChem Substance ID: 468592727
-Merck Index (14): 7605
-MDL Number: MFCD00012458
SPECIFICATION:
-Color: White
-Melting Point: 292°C
-pH: 7.0 to 8.0
-Quantity: 500g
-Assay Percent Range: ≥99%
-Linear Formula: CH3COOK
-Flash Point: 250°C
-Formula Weight: 98.14
-Physical Form: Solid
-Percent Purity: ≥99%
-Grade: Certified ACS
-Heavy Metals (as Pb): 5ppm max.
CHEMICAL IDENTIFIERS:
-Linear Formula: KC2H3O2
-MDL Number: MFCD00012458
-EC No.: 204-822-2
-Beilstein/Reaxys No.: 3595449
-Pubchem CID: 517044
-IUPAC Name: E261 (Potassium acetate)
IDENTIFICATION:
E261 (Potassium acetate) is utilized in the isolation of RNA intermediates and products from in vitro splicing reactions performed with a HeLa cell nuclear extract.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as a buffer in molecular biology research, notably in the isolation of DNA.
E261 (Potassium acetate) (Diuretic salt, Potassium ethanoate) is the potassium salt of acetic acid, which is a synthetic carboxylic acid with antibacterial and antifungal properties.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as deicer to remove snow and ice from the surface and considered as a replacement for calcium chloride or magnesium chloride.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as a food additive, as a buffer in biological research, as an extinguishing agent used in class K fire extinguishers and as a catalyst to produce polyurethane polymers.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is utilized for the precipitation of dodecyl sulfate bound proteins, thereby removal of proteins from DNA.
E261 (Potassium acetate) plays an important role in preserving tissues, fixation and mummification.
WHAT IS E261 (Potassium acetate):
“CH3CO2K is a potassium salt of acetic acid with the chemical name E261 (Potassium acetate).
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also called Diuretic salt or Potassium ethanoate, or Acetic acid potassium salt.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is an essential macro-mineral and a potassium salt which consists of an equal numbers of acetate and potassium ions”.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is a deliquescent white crystalline powder.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is soluble in water and has a pH value between 7.5-9.0.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is widely used to replenish electrolytes, and as well as a urinary and systemic alkaliser.
E261 (Potassium acetate) was used in expectorants and diuretics.
E261 (Potassium acetate) helps in maintaining intracellular tonicity, which is required for nerve conduction, smooth muscle contraction, normal renal function, and maintenance of blood pressure.
USAGE:
-E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as a deicer to remove ice and stop its formation.
-Used as a food preservative.
-Used as a catalyst to produce polyurethanes.
-Used in molecular biology to precipitate dodecyl sulphate.
-Used in the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
-Used in the making of lubricants.
-Used as a food acidity regulator.
-Used in fire suppression.
-Used in laboratory chemicals.
-Used in agricultural chemicals.
PREPARATION:
Potassium ethanoate can be generated by treating a potassium-containing base like potassium hydroxide (KOH) or potassium carbonate (K2CO3) with acetic acid (CH3COOH).
The chemical equation for the same is given as follows:
CH3COOH + KOH → CH3COOK + H2O
The above reaction is termed as acid-base neutralisation reaction (An acid-base reaction in which an acid reacts with a base to form salt and water).
At around a temperature range of 41.3 °C, the sesquihydrate in water solution starts forming semi-hydrates.
MAIN USES:
E261 (Potassium acetate) Solution is a clear, near colourless liquid manufactured by reacting Potassium Hydroxide and Glacial Acetic Acid to produce strengths of 52% or 57%.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is typically supplied in bulk tankers, 200 litre drums or 1000 litre IBC’s for use within the pharmaceutical, oilfield and specialised de-icer industries.
DESCRIPTION:
E261 (Potassium acetate) is available as a white, non-dusty, free-flowing agglomerate which offers the benefit of improved wettability, higher reactivity and higher bulk density.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also available as a colorless 52% and 70% solution in water.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is a potassium salt employed to replenish electrolytes, for restoration of water-electrolyte balance.
E261 (Potassium acetate) can employ in DNA and protein purification.
E261 (Potassium acetate) has been used to prepare neutralizing solution for alkaline lysis of bacteria.
E261 (Potassium acetate) acts as an electrolyte replenisher of K ions.
The major cation of the intracellular fluid, is essential for maintenance of acid-base and fluid and electrolyte balance of the cell.
E261 (Potassium acetate) also plays a vital role in the conduction of nerve impulses, contraction of cardiac, smooth and skeletal muscles, gastric secretion, normal renal function and carbohydrate metabolism.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is the potassium salt of acetic acid.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is a potassium salt employed to replenish electrolytes, for restoration of water-electrolyte balance, as well as a urinary.
E261 (Potassium acetate) can be administered orally or by intravenous infusion.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also called the diuretic salt, potassium ethanoate, or the potassium salt of acetic acid. ,
E261 (Potassium acetate) is an important macromineral and potassium salt composed of equal amounts of acetate and potassium ions.
Diuretics is a white crystalline powder that is deliquescent.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is soluble in water and has a pH value of 7.59.0.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is widely used in electrolyte replenishment as a diuretic and systemic alkalizer.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as an expectorant and diuretic.
Potassium helps maintain intracellular tone essential for nerve conduction, smooth muscle contraction, normal kidney function, and maintaining blood pressure.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is the acetate salt form of potassium, an essential macromineral.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is an osmotic agent.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is generated by the reaction between acetic acid and potassium hydroxide and has efficiently replaced urea and glycol for deicing process.
E261 (Potassium acetate)s potential as a substitute to calcium chloride for osmotic distillation has been investigated.
E261 (Potassium acetate) intercalates with the hydroxyl groups on the kaolinite surface leading to surface modification, and also acts as a catalyst that accelerates the acetylation of wood at low temperature.
E261 (Potassium acetate), pH 7.5, is available in the form of a white to clear liquid.
E261 (Potassium acetate) can be used as a stock to formulate precipitant solutions in procedures such as the hanging-drop vapor diffusion crystallization protocol.
E261 (Potassium acetate) solution may be used to prepare hypoosmotic media and in various DNA extraction protocols.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is the potassium salt of acetic acid.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is prepared by the reaction of a potassium containing base e.g. potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate with acetic acid.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is the potassium salt of acetic acid.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is manufactured through the reaction between a potassium base such as potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate with acetic acid.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is an important macromineral with many physiological functions and is required for nerve conduction, cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, energy generation, nucleic acid synthesis as well as mainlining the blood pressure and normal renal function.
E261 (Potassium acetate) can be taken as a nutritional supplement with antihypertensive effects and prevention effects against hypokalemia.
E261 (Potassium acetate) has several other common applications: (1) as a deicer; (2) as a food additive.
PREPARATION METHOD:
Industrial preparation of E261 (Potassium acetate) involves treatment of potassium carbonate and bicarbonate with glacial acetic acid, followed by heating (between ambient temperature and 100 °C).
The unreacted acid is driven off by heating to 135 °C.
“Fused” E261 (Potassium acetate) can be prepared in the lab by melting commercial E261 (Potassium acetate) in a porcelain dish and heating gently with occasional stirring, until no more vapor is evolved and the salt is completely fluid.
When cold, the solid is finely ground.47
E261 (Potassium acetate) FORMULA:
This article discusses the E261 (Potassium acetate) formula, also known as the potassium salt formula or diuretic salt formula.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is an important macromineral and is in the form of the acetate salt of potassium.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is made up of equal amounts of acetate and potassium ions.
The chemical formula of E261 (Potassium acetate): C2H3KO2.
E261 (Potassium acetate) occurs as a white crystalline powder or colorless dissolved crystals.
E261 (Potassium acetate) has a slight vinegar smell.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is widely used as a deicing agent to remove ice and prevent formation.
STRUCTURE OF E261 (Potassium acetate):
E261 (Potassium acetate) is formed by one acetate anion CH3COO- and one potassium cation K+.
Both ions are all connected by an ionic bond.
PREPARATION OF E261 (Potassium acetate):
E261 (Potassium acetate) is produced by a reaction known as acid-base neutralization.
In the manufacture of E261 (Potassium acetate), a potassium-containing base such as potassium carbonate (K2Co3) or potassium hydroxide (KOH) is treated with acetic acid.
In a neutralization reaction, a base reacts with an acid to form salt and water.
E261 (Potassium acetate) (potassium ethanoate) is a salt formed by the reaction of potassium hydroxide with acetic acid with water, which is neutralized together.
E261 (Potassium acetate) can also be produced by adding a small amount of water along with potassium carbonate to a solution of acetic acid followed by crystallization and evaporation.
The following reaction was formed.
E261 (Potassium acetate) has a density of 1.8 g/cm3.
E261 (Potassium acetate) has a higher boiling point and decomposes at higher temperatures.
The pH value of diuretic salt is between 7.5 and 9.0.
The number of hydrogen bond donors is zero, the number of hydrogen bond acceptors is two, and the number of rotation bonds is zero.
E261 (Potassium acetate) has a topologically polar surface area of 40.1 Armstrongs.
USES OF E261 (Potassium acetate):
-E261 (Potassium acetate) is used in Deicing.
-E261 (Potassium acetate) is used in Fire extinguishing.
-E261 (Potassium acetate) is used in industry.
-E261 (Potassium acetate) is used in Food additives.
-E261 (Potassium acetate) is used in medicine and biochemistry.
-E261 (Potassium acetate) is used in executions.
PROPERTIES:
E261 (Potassium acetate) is a white, deliquescent solid, soluble in water and alcohol, insoluble in ether, that melts at 292°C.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as an analytical reagent, dehydrating agent, in medicine, and in crystal glass manufacture.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used in the manufacture of glass; as a softening agent for papers and textiles; as a dehydrating agent; and as a buffer.
In medicine E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as an expectorant and diuretic.
E261 (Potassium acetate) was originally used in the preparation of Cadet's fuming liquid, the first organometallic compound produced.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as diuretic and urinary alkaliser, and acts by changing the physical properties of the body fluids and by functioning as an alkali after absortion.
APPLICATION:
E261 (Potassium acetate) is used as a catalyst in the production of polyurethanes.
E261 (Potassium acetate) can be used as a deicer instead of chloride salts such as calcium chloride or magnesium chloride.
E261 (Potassium acetate) offers the advantage of being less aggressive on soils and much less corrosive, and for this reason is preferred for airport runways.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is, however, more expensive.
E261 (Potassium acetate) is also the extinguishing agent used in class K fire extinguishers because of its ability to cool and form a crust over burning oils.
