Sodium Acetate Trihydrate

Sodium Acetate Trihydrate

This substance, trihydrate is a hydrated form of sodium acetate.

Chemical Formula: NaC2H3O2 . 3H2O

CAS Number: 6131-90-4

Grade: ACS, USP, FCC

Appearance: White crystals or crystalline powder.

Uses:

• Expectorant: It is utilized as an expectorant for medical purposes.

• Buffer solution: Known to be used to maintain a stable pH in specific chemical reactions.

• Precursor: It is used as a precursor compound for synthesizing various sodium-based chemicals.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Food Industry: Generally found in food preservatives to enhance flavor and control acidity.

• Chemical Industry: Used as a mordant to improve dye adhesion to fabrics and to synthesize various sodium-based chemicals.

• Pharmaceuticals: It is found to be used for dialysis solutions and adjust body fluid pH in certain medical conditions.