Sodium Acetate

Overview

Sodium acetate (anhydrous) is a white crystalline powder that dissolves readily in water. It is the sodium salt of acetic acid and is used as a buffering agent, carbon source and chemical raw material.

Also known as

Anhydrous sodium acetate; Sodium ethanoate; Acetic acid sodium salt

CAS number

127-09-3

Molecular formula

C2H3NaO2

Molecular weight

82.03

Specifications

Test items	Specifications
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Content /%	≥98.0
Chloride /%	≤0.1
Water insoluble matter /%	≤0.05
Water content /%	≤0.05
Fe content /%	≤0.002
pH	7.5-9.0

Applications

• Carbon source for denitrification in wastewater treatment
• Buffer and pH regulator in dyeing and textile processing
• Raw material for organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates
• Mordant, tanning and photographic chemicals

Packaging

25 kg/bag (PE-lined).

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place with the bags kept sealed; anhydrous sodium acetate is hygroscopic.