POTASSIUM ACETATE

OBJECTIVES
1. Synthesized Potassium acetate
2. Perform test for its identity
3. Describe deliquescence as a physical
property of the synthesized compound and
the handling instructions that goes with it.
MATERIALS
1. Laboratory set of apparatus
2. A sand bath set-up
3. Water bath set-up
 REAGENTS
Potassium bicarbonate Glacial Acetic acid
Diluted Acetic acid Concentrated Sulfuric acid

Ethyl alcohol

Ferric chloride T.S. Concentrated HCl

 PROCEDURE:
Add powdered potassium bicarbonate (about 6
grams) to 10 ml of Acetic acid until effervescence
ceases.
Filter the solution and evaporate on a water bath ,
adding 1 or 2 drops of diluted acetic acid from time
to time.
When the solution becomes viscid, transfer the dish
to a sand bath and continue the evaporation at a
temperature not exceeding 140 degrees Celsius.
Stir constantly.
When dry, powder the residue in a current of warm
dry air and bottle immediately.
CHEMICAL FORMULA
Potassium acetate: CH3COOK

CHEMICAL REACTION INVOLVED

2CH3COOH + K2CO3 2CH3COOK
+H20 + CO2
 CHEMICAL
REACTION INVOLVED

2CH3COOH + K2CO3 2CH3COOK +H20 + CO2

QUESTIONS

-(A SOLID) TO ABSORB MOISTURE

FROM THE AIR AND DISSOLVE IN IT.
QUESTIONS
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. This agent has potential
antihypertensive effects and when taken as a
nutritional supplement may prevent hypokalemia.
QUESTIONS

It’s easier to dissolved thus,

making it easier to consume.