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Sodium acetate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Sodium acetate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Sodium ethanoate;Acetic acid sodium salt |
| Chinese name | 乙酸钠 |
| Chinese synonyms | 醋酸钠;无水乙酸钠;无水醋酸钠 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 127-09-3 |
| EINECS No. | 204-823-8 |
| Molecular formula | C2H3NaO2 |
| Molecular weight | 82.03 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; water ≤0.5%; chloride ≤0.01%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤5 ppm; water-insoluble matter ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, aqueous solution is alkaline
Application scenarios
Food acidity regulator, buffer, pharmaceuticals, dyeing, electroplating, wastewater treatment (carbon source)