Potassium Acetate, BiotechGrade
Enhance your molecular biology applications with Potassium Acetate, BiotechGrade. This premium reagent is expertly formulated for precision and reliability, making it essential for a variety of laboratory processes. Designed specifically to precipitate dodecyl sulfate (DS) and DS-bound proteins, this chemical facilitates the effective removal of proteins from DNA, ensuring the integrity and purity of your samples.
Potassium Acetate also serves as a critical component in ethanol precipitation of DNA, enhancing your lab's efficiency in nucleic acid extraction. Furthermore, it finds its utility in mixtures for tissue preservation, fixation, and mummification processes, demonstrating its versatile application across biological research.
Key Features and Specifications:
| Chemical CAS Number |
127-08-2 |
| Chemical Formula |
C2H3KO2 |
| Chemical Formula Weight |
F.W. 98.14 |
| Chemical Specs |
- Appearance: Colorless crystal or powder
- Assay (CH3COOK; Dried Basis): 99.0-100.5%
- pH of a 5% Solution @ 25°C: 7.5-8.5
- Solubility (10 g in 10 ml): Practically clear, colorless solution
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| MAXIMUM LIMITS |
- Loss on Drying @ 150°C: 1.0%
- Endotoxin by LAL: As reported
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| Chemical Storage Info |
DELIQUESCENT: Keep tightly closed. |
| Chemical UPS Limit |
150 lb |
| Health |
1 |
| Flammability |
1 |
| Chemical Category |
Biotech Products |
