Name | Sodium acetate trihydrate |
Synonyms | SodiuM Acetate (AS) Sodium acetate trihydrate Acetic acid sodium trihydrate Acetic acid sodium·trihydrate SodiuM Acetate, Trihydrate, HPLC Grade Acetic acid, sodium salt trihydrate, for analysis Acetic acid, sodium salt trihydrate, for analysis ACS |
CAS | 6131-90-4 |
EINECS | 612-115-9 |
InChIKey | AYRVGWHSXIMRAB-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
Molecular Formula | C2H3O2Na·3H2O |
Molar Mass | 136.08 |
Density | 1,45 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 58 °C |
Boling Point | >400°C |
Flash Point | >250°C |
Water Solubility | H2O: 3 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless 762 g/L (20 ºC) |
Appearance | Morphological Solid Color White tranparent Odor) Slight acid |
PH | 7.5-9.0 (25℃, 50mg/mL in H2O) |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, halogens. |
Sensitive | Easily absorbing moisture |
MDL | MFCD00071557 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless and odorless crystals that can be weathered in the air. Soluble in water and ether, slightly soluble in ethanol. |
Use | Sodium acetate is also known as sodium acetate. Colorless and odorless transparent monoclinic columnar crystals, or white crystalline powder. No smell. Slightly bitter. It is easy to weather and combustible in the air. Dehydrated to anhydrous at 123 ℃. Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol. At different temperatures, the solubility in water is: 33.0(0 ℃), 40.8(10 ℃), 46.5(20 ℃), 54.5(30 ℃), 65.5(40 ℃), 83(50 ℃), 139(60 ℃), 153(80 ℃), 170 (100 ℃). The pH of the 1.3% aqueous solution is 8.87. Rats LD504400 ~ 5600 mg/kg orally. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | AJ4580000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29152200 |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3530 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 10000 mg/kg |
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Applications:
1. Used as an acidity regulator and food additive.
2. Used as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and dyes.
3. Used in chemical laboratories as a buffer, dehydrating agent, and reducing agent.
Precautions:
1. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents to prevent fire hazards.
2. Crystallization and loss of water may occur under very humid conditions, so it should be stored in a dry place.