Potassium acrylate

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Potassium acrylate
• CAS No.: 25608-12-2
• Deprecated CAS: 124740-96-1,124873-50-3,126123-82-8,123210-63-9
• Molecular Formula: (C3H6O2)n^.(C3H5KO2)m
• Molecular Weight: 72.06270
• European Community (EC) Number: 233-473-9,607-755-0
• DSSTox Substance ID: DTXSID40883096
• Nikkaji Number: J94.783K
• Mol file: 25608-12-2.mol

Synonyms:Potassium acrylate;10192-85-5;potassium;prop-2-enoate;2-Propenoic acid, potassium salt;2-Propenoic acid, potassium salt (1:1);EINECS 233-473-9;25608-12-2;acrylate potassium;Acrylic acid potassium salt;Potassium acrylate anhydrous;acrylic acid, potassium salt;SCHEMBL45489;C3H4O2.K;(C3-H4-O2)x-.x-K;DTXSID40883096;ZUBIJGNKOJGGCI-UHFFFAOYSA-M;C3-H4-O2.K;MFCD00067206;AKOS015909042;AKOS024462602;CS-0196459;FT-0621882;F86969

Chemical Property of Potassium acrylate

Chemical Property:

• Appearance/Colour: white or light yellow fluid powder
• PSA: 77.43000
• Density: 0.4 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• LogP: -0.82070
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
• Rotatable Bond Count: 1
• Exact Mass: 109.97701082
• Heavy Atom Count: 6
• Complexity: 59.8

Purity/Quality:

99% ^*data from raw suppliers

Poly(acrylic acid) partial potassium salt <1000 μm particle size ^*data from reagent suppliers

Safty Information:

• Safety Statements: 22-24/25

MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Total 1 MSDS from other Authors

Useful:

• Canonical SMILES: C=CC(=O)[O-].[K+]
• Use Description: Potassium polyacrylate, a superabsorbent polymer, finds versatile applications in various fields. In agriculture, it is commonly used as a soil conditioner and water-retaining agent. When incorporated into soil, it can absorb and retain large quantities of water, releasing it gradually to provide a consistent moisture supply to plants. This helps improve crop yields, especially in arid or drought-prone regions, and reduces water consumption. In the realm of personal care products, it can be found in diapers, sanitary napkins, and adult incontinence products due to its high absorbency, providing effective moisture management and comfort. Additionally, in the construction industry, it is used in concrete and cement mixtures to improve workability and reduce cracking by enhancing water retention. Its adaptability as a water-absorbing agent underscores its significance in addressing water conservation, agriculture, construction, and personal care needs in various fields.