Potassium Acetate, Crystal, Reagent, ACS

Experience the highest quality in chemical solutions with Potassium Acetate, Crystal, Reagent, ACS. This premium compound is critical in molecular biology applications, specifically for precipitating dodecyl sulfate (DS) and DS-bound proteins. This property is essential for effectively separating proteins from DNA, making it an invaluable tool in genetic research. Additionally, Potassium Acetate serves as a preferred salt for ethanol precipitation of DNA, enhancing your laboratory’s nucleic acid extraction processes.

This compound also finds a significant role in biological preservation techniques, including tissue fixation and mummification, ensuring the integrity of biological samples. As an ACS grade quality reagent, Potassium Acetate meets the industry’s most stringent standards for chemical purity and performance, making it the best choice for high-purity applications in research and clinical laboratories.

Key Features and Specifications

• Chemical CAS Number: 127-08-2
• Chemical Formula: C₂H₃KO₂
• Chemical Formula Weight: F.W. 98.14
• Assay (C₂H₃KO₂): Min. 99.0%
• pH of a 5% Solution @ 25°C: 6.5-9.0
• Insoluble Matter: Max 0.005%
• Chloride (Cl): Max 0.003%
• Phosphate (PO₄): Max 0.001%
• Sulfate (SO₄): Max 0.002%
• Heavy Metals (as Pb): Max 5 ppm
• Iron (Fe): Max 5 ppm
• Calcium (Ca): Max 0.005%
• Magnesium (Mg): Max 0.002%
• Sodium (Na): Max 0.03%
• Chemical Storage Info: Keep tightly closed; deliquescent.
• Chemical UPS Limit: 150 lb
• Health Rating: 1
• Flammability Rating: 1
• Chemical Category: Inorganic Chemicals | A.C.S.

Why Choose ACS Grade Potassium Acetate?

This product is manufactured to meet the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity, ensuring reliability for critical experiments and applications. Opt for Potassium Acetate, Crystal, Reagent, ACS for your laboratory needs, and rest assured that you’re using a product that upholds the highest integrity in chemical sourcing.