Sodium Acetate is used in the textile industry to neutralize sulfuric acid waste streams, and as a photoresist while using aniline dyes. Sodium Acetate may be added to foods as a seasoning.
Formula
C2H3NaO2
Molecular Weight
82.0338
Exact Mass
82.0031
LogP
-1.2438
PSA
40.13
Synonyms
acetic acid sodium salt
MAGGRAN(R) NA
Acetic acid,sodium salt
Natriumacetat
Mettler-Toledo Calibration substance
Sodium acetate
Acetic acid, sodium salt
NA ACETATE
sodium ethanoate
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Properties
Appearance & Physical State
white powder
Density
1.45
Boiling Point
117.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
58ºC
Flash Point
40ºC
Refractive Index
1.464 (20ºC)
Water Solubility
500 g/L (20 ºC)
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, halogens. Moisture sensitive.
