Sodium acetate, anhydrous, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Sodium acetate is used as buffering agent with acetic acid. It is used in many areas like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, bronzing and textile industry. It is employed in production of dye materials, as a polymerization catalyst, as a polymer stabilizer, as a plating agent, preparation of gel stains, preservative in food production and flavor enhancer in the nutrient industry. Sodium acetate used in the study of lithography, photography. It is used as a base in several organic reactions in research laboratories and industries.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Sodium acetate is used as buffering agent with acetic acid. It is used in many areas like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, bronzing and textile industry. It is employed in production of dye materials, as a polymerization catalyst, as a polymer stabilizer, as a plating agent, preparation of gel stains, preservative in food production and flavor enhancer in the nutrient industry. Sodium acetate used in the study of lithography, photography. It is used as a base in several organic reactions in research laboratories and industries.

Solubility
Very soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. It is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, halogens and it is moisture sensitive.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 127-09-3
• Molecular Formula: C2H3NaO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 82.03
• MDL Number: MFCD00012459
• InChI Key: VMHLLURERBWHNL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: sodium acetate, acetic acid, sodium salt, sodium acetate anhydrous, sodium acetate, anhydrous, acetic acid sodium salt, anhydrous sodium acetate, sodii acetas, sodium ethanoate, natrium aceticum, octan sodny czech
• PubChem CID: 517045
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32954
• SMILES: [Na+].CC([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 324°C
• Density: 1.528
• pH: 7.5 to 9
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Linear Formula: NaOOCCH₃
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 3595639
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,8571
• Solubility Information: Very soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol.
• IUPAC Name: sodium acetate
• Formula Weight: 82.03
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium acetate, anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H500
EINECSNumber	204-823-8
RTECSNumber	AJ4300010
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only