Potassium acetates (potassium acetate, potassium acetate, potassium diacetate, E261) is the potassium salt of acetic acid.
Chemical formula CH3COOK.
Varieties:
- (i) Potassium acetate;
- (ii) Potassium diacetate.
In the food industry, it is used as a preservative.
It is recommended to avoid contact of potassium acetate with sources of water, heat, sparks, open fire, and strong oxidizing media.