Sodium acetate, CH3COONa, also abbreviated NaOAc also known as sodium ethanoate, is the sodium salt of acetic acid. This colorless deliquescent salt has a wide range of uses.
- Cas No:
- 127-09-3
- Formula:
- C2H3NaO2
- Molecular Weight:
- 82.03
- Character:
- Occurs as colorless, transparent crystals or as a granular crystalline or white powder. The Anhydrous form is hygroscopic. Soluble in water & alcohol.
- Packaging:
- 25/50 Kg. HDPE bags with polyliner inside / Fibre drum with poly bag.
- Storage:
- Preserve in air tight containers.
Available Grade & Specification
| Item | USP Antihydrous | Trihydrate | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assay | NLT 99.0% to 101.0% on dry besis | Same | NLT 99.0% to 101.0% on dry besis |
| Identification | Positive | Positive | Positive |
| pH (3% Of solution) | 7.5 to 9.2 | Same | |
| Loss on drying | 1.0% Max | 38.0% - 41.0% | Max1.0 Anhydrous, 36.0% To 41% tryhydrate |
| In Soluble matter | 0.05% Max | Same | |
| Chloride | 0.035% Max | Same | |
| Sulphate | 0.005% Max | Same | |
| Magnesium & Calcium | Pass the test | Same | |
| Potassium | Pass the test | Same | Pass the test |
| Aluminium ( For dialysis) | 0.2PPM Max | Same | |
| Heavy Metals | 0.001% Max | Same | 2 PPM Max |
| Organic volatile impurities | Meets the requirement | ||
| Alkalinity | 5 PPM Max | NMT 0.2% Anhyd. NMT 0.05 for tryhydrate |
Application & Industries
Industrial
As an auxiliary in acetylation (Anhydrous)
Photography
Regular in analytical chemistry to eliminate effect of strong acids. (Buffer)
Used for foot warmer and milk bottles warmer
In manufacture of dry colors, rubber, electroplating, Tanning.
Production of cinnamic acid, acetic anhydrite, copper acetate, Soaps, Photography, Purification of glucose, Meat preservation.