is potassium acetate soluble?
A potassium salt of acetic acid, potassium acetate is prepared by reacting a base, such as potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate, with acetic acid. Water is also produced as a product of the reaction.
It is soluble in alcohol, ammonia and water but insoluble in ether. It has a slightly acetic taste and is hygroscopic in air and moisture.
Potassium acetate can be used in molecular biology to precipitate dodecyl sulfate (DS) and DS-bound proteins, allowing removal of the proteins from DNA. It is also used in the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis as a part of replacement protocols because of its ability to break down into bicarbonate and help neutralize the acidotic state.
In museum science, it is used in formaldehyde-based methods to preserve tissue, fixation and mummification. The famous Lenin’s mummy was soaked in a solution of potassium acetate for preservation.
It is used in industrial processes as a deicer and as a substitute for calcium chloride and magnesium chloride. It is also used as a food additive and acidity regulator for the production of low sodium foods.
It is a crystalline, white powder that has a slight acetic odor. It has equal amounts of acetate and potassium ions. It is a weak base and a weak acid. It is an approved food preservative, flavoring agent, no-sodium buffering agent and acidity regulator. It is used in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Hawkins stocks high purity, food grade potassium acetate for sale in multiple packaging options.