Cat Number: API127082

Potassium Acetate

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CAS Number

127-08-2

Synonyms

Diuretic salt
ACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT
Potassium ethanoate

Description

A potassium salt used to replenish ELECTROLYTES, for restoration of WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE, as well as a urinary and systemic alkalizer, which can be administered orally or by intravenous infusion. Formerly, it was used in DIURETICS and EXPECTORANTS.

Molecular Weight

98.14

Molecular Formula

C2H3O2K

SMILES

CC(=O)[O-].[K+]

EINECS

204-822-2

Appearance

Colourless, deliquescent crystals or a white crystalline powder

Density, g/cm3

1.6