Sodium acetate trihydrate
Synonyms: SODIUM ACETATE 3H2O;SODIUM ACETATE-3-HYDRATE;SODIUM ACETATE TRIHYDRATE;SODA CAUSTIC;ACETIC ACID SODIUM SALT TRIHYDRATE;Natriumacetat-trihydrat;sodiumethanoatetrihydrate;SODIUM ACETATE TRI.HYD.
CAS: 6131-90-4
MF: C2H9NaO5
MW: 136.08
EINECS: 204-823-8
Melting point 58 °C
Boiling point >400°C
density 1,45 g/cm3
Fp >250°C
storage temp. Store at RT.
solubility H2O: 3 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
Water Solubility 762 g/L (20 oC)
Merck 14,8571
Description Sodium acetate trihydrate is the trihydrate sodium salt oaf acetic acid.
In the food industry, sodium acetate is used as an acidity regulator, emulsifier, and preservative. It can give potato chips a salt and vinegar flavor. In pharmaceutical industry, it is used for replenishing lost electrolytes, as a diuretic, and in reusable heating pads and hand warmers. Sodium acetate trihydrate can be used to neutralize the industrial mineral acids discharge. In the textile and synthetic rubber production, it is used to neutralize sulfuric acids, facilitate aniline dye take up, and protect aniline day. In the leather industry, it is used as a buffering agent for leather tanning. Furthermore, sodium acetate trihydrate is used as buffers in the production of cosmetics and petroleum products and in electroplating industry.
Chemical Properties white to colourless crystals or powder