Pharmaceutical Grade Potassium Acetate Powder
CAS NO.: 127-08-2
Molecular Formula: CH₃COOK
Molecular Weight: 98.14 g/mol
Grade: Pharmaceutical Grade
Character: Fine white crystalline powder with high water solubility, uniform particle size, and controlled impurity content. It is strongly hygroscopic.
Usage: Used in pharmaceutical formulations, buffer preparation, pH regulation, biochemical processing, laboratory analysis, potassium supplementation formulations, and pharmaceutical intermediate production.
Package: 1 kg, 5 kg, or 25 kg pharmaceutical-grade packaging with a sealed inner polyethylene liner.
Storage: Keep tightly sealed and store in a clean, cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Minimize exposure to humidity after opening.
- Product Description
Pharmaceutical Grade Potassium Acetate Powder for Advanced Drug Formulation and pH Control Solutions
Pharmaceutical auxiliary materials from SHANXI ZHAOYI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. are made to a strict standard. Acetate has been part of our work since 1988. A modern plant gives us 27,000 ㎡ of space. Each year it turns out a steady 150,000 tons. The Pharmaceutical Grade Potassium Acetate Powder we sell is built for precise drug production and formulation. Chloride holds at ≤0.005%. Heavy metals are capped at ≤0.0005%, which puts purity at ≥99%. Sterilizing with heat and pressure will not break it apart. Exact pH adjustment and steady buffering keep it in shape. It dissolves fast, and nothing gets left behind. International standards for pharmaceutical excipients are met. ISO, KOSHER, and HALAL certification also comes with the product. Drug companies all over the world treat it as a core material.

Key Features & Benefits
Some drug makers want the same formulation quality batch after batch, and their production has to run to a fixed standard. Our this product gives them steady results they can repeat. The usual headaches get taken care of. Drifting pH values are held in check. Impurity contamination is kept out. Output on the line no longer drags.
Purity is very high, and impurity control is tight. Chloride and heavy metals sit at very low levels, so contamination hazards in drug production fall away. Precision work keeps giving steady, predictable effects, and that covers buffer setup and electrolyte balance.
High Bioavailability & Accurate pH Regulation: Buffering holds steady. The pH doesn't drift. Drugs dissolve easier and absorb better because of that. Bioavailability gets a lift too. So does therapeutic stability in the finished pharmaceutical products.
Sterilization Stability: The molecular structure stays whole through strict sterilization methods. Active medicinal parts don't break down because of that. Quality is the same before sterilization and after it.
High Solubility & Production Adaptability: Quick and thorough dissolution is guarantyd by uniform fine powder particle size. It reduces manual operation links, increases overall production efficiency, and guaranties batch formulation uniformity when used in conjunction with automated factory feeding systems.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
CAS Number | 127-08-2 |
Molecular Formula | CH₃COOK |
Molecular Weight | 98.14 g/mol |
Purity | ≥99.0% |
Appearance | Fine white crystalline powder |
Chloride Content | ≤0.005% |
Heavy Metals | ≤0.0005% |
Water Solubility | Highly soluble |
pH (5% solution) | 7.5-9.5 |
Loss on Drying | ≤1.0% |

How It Works
Pharmaceutical Grade Potassium Acetate Powder works as a multifunctional pharmaceutical excipient. It relies on steady ionic dissociation and biochemical traits. In many pharma settings, that gives pH stabilization, electrolyte balance, and better drug performance.
When water dissolves this product, it splits into potassium ions and acetate ions. Together they work as a buffer. That buffer does not waver much. If outside conditions try to shift the pH, it pushes back. The pH then stays where a drug needs it, so the drug remains stable.
Inside the body, the acetate portion can turn into bicarbonate. That gives the body a safe way to become more alkaline. It is used in many formulas that replace electrolytes or correct pH. Its hygroscopicity is moderate. So moisture in preparations stays at a reasonable level. Ionic strength also remains steady. This helps drugs dissolve more easily. Several standard sterilization methods do not harm its performance. It fully meets pharmaceutical safety production specifications.
Applications
Pharmaceutical Formulations: You find it in injectable solutions. Dialysis fluids depend on it as well. Parenteral nutrition preparations use it too. The electrolyte composition it brings is precise and steady. That is what keeps clinical pharmaceutical products safe and effective.
Laboratory Buffer Systems: In pharma, analytical testing runs well with these. Preparing mobile phases for chromatography is another job they handle. Biochemical experiments rely on them too. The pH holds steady, and control stays tight. That way, experimental checks can be repeated.
Clinical Potassium Supplementation: Therapeutic formulas for hypokalemia and electrolyte imbalance contain it. Potassium supplements get made from it as a raw material. Clinical adjuvant treatment is supported by it, and it is safe and effective.
Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: As a reaction reagent and medium it does its job, and purity levels are high. With it, active pharmaceutical ingredients get made. Strict purity rules for fine chemical drug synthesis are met this way.
Pharmaceutical Quality Control: In drug analysis and process checks, this product works as a reference standard. Drug plants also count on it to keep quality control and batch validation steady.
Pharmaceutical Grade Potassium Acetate Powder vs Other Products
Feature | Our Pharmaceutical Grade | Standard Industrial Grade | Competitor Pharma Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Purity Level | ≥99.0% | 95-97% | 98.5% |
Heavy Metals | ≤0.0005% | ≤0.002% | ≤0.001% |
Chloride Control | ≤0.005% | ≤0.05% | ≤0.01% |
Batch Consistency | ±0.1% variation | ±1.0% variation | ±0.3% variation |
Sterilization Stability | Fully stable | Not tested | Partially stable |
Certifications | ISO/KOSHER/HALAL | None | ISO only |
Certifications & Compliance
Our entire production system operates in accordance with international quality management norms. We have obtained complete ISO quality system certification to realize full-process standardized quality control from raw material feeding to finished product delivery. Valid KOSHER and HALAL certifications enable our products to meet the market access requirements of most regions and special pharmaceutical application scenarios.
Every batch of products will undergo full-index rigorous testing, with official and complete batch inspection reports issued. All technical indicators comply with international pharmaceutical excipient standards, providing complete document support for customers' regulatory submission, factory audit and market compliance verification.

Packaging Options
We provide diversified graded packaging solutions for different R&D, trial production and large-scale mass production scenarios, with all packaging meeting pharmaceutical-grade safety standards:
1kg Pharmaceutical Bottles: These bottles work well for lab research and formula work. They also fit small trial runs. Sample testing and experiments become easy with them.
5kg Sealed Containers: These containers are a good fit for pilot production and mid size drug manufacturing. They seal well and keep moisture out.
25kg Standard Drums: Most big drug factories pick this type of packaging. Drums of this size cost less to use. They are also easy to keep in one storage area or load onto a truck for shipping.
Every package holds a sealed polyethylene liner inside. Nothing from the outside gets past it, not moisture and not dirt. So the product stays clean. That holds whether it sits in a warehouse or crosses a border.

Manufacturing Process
Founded in 1988, our factory adopts mature and controllable pharmaceutical-grade synthesis process. All raw materials are strictly screened and tested before production to ensure that only qualified high-purity raw materials enter the production line.
Temperature control during crystallization is exact. The reaction system runs on purified water. Particle size comes out even this way. Tiny impurities leave the solution through several precise filtration stages. Vacuum drying then keeps leftover moisture in check. Heat can break the product down, and this step stops that from happening.
Packaging takes place in a dust-free space run under clean room rules. Every batch carries its own Pharmaceutical Grade Potassium Acetate Powder ID code. That way the raw materials, the production run, and the finished product tests can all be traced back. Batch quality then comes out the same, time after time.
Why Choose Us
We have made acetate for 36 years. Our R&D and production focus on pharmaceutical-grade auxiliary materials. Skilled technicians look after the technical work. If a customer runs into a problem during pharmaceutical production, we fit the formula to what they need and show them how to use it.
We put out 150,000 tons a year, and that number does not move. Long-term bulk buyers get what they need. There is room left for later growth too. Their line will not stop because of a supply shortage. A well-built logistics network carries goods across the globe. It covers Europe, America, and Asia. Cross-border delivery stays steady and quick.
Honesty drives the way we work. The customer comes first in our service. We keep making our production better, and we follow the newest rules of the drug industry while doing it. After a sale, our tech team answers fast when you need help. Partnerships built that way last for years.

FAQ
Q: Which papers can you give us for a regulatory audit?
A: A1: We hand over complete batch COA, MSDS and qualification certificates. Those papers back every FDA and EMA filing, plus filings with other regulators. They also cover factory audits.
Q: Will the product stand up to standard high-temperature autoclaving?
A: A2: Yes. A normal autoclave cycle works. Set it to 121°C at 15 psi and let it run for 20 minutes. Through all of that, the chemistry does not shift. Nothing falls apart. Performance holds at the level it should.
Q: How long does the product last when it is stored the usual way?
A: A3: For storage, the containers have to stay sealed. A cool room is needed. Dry conditions count too, and air has to move through the space. Do all of that and the product holds full index compliance for 36 months.
Q: Can you make custom packaging for special cases?
A: A4: Yes. One route is custom packaging. A second option is special container specs. Personalized labeling works too. Any of the three can be set up to fit your production and storage needs.
Q: How do you keep every batch identical?
A: A5: We use statistical process control across production. Every analytical test method we work with has been validated. Batch error stays inside ±0.1%. That means the product is stable, and each run can be repeated.

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