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Sodium acetate, anhydrous, 99%
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Description
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.
Suitable for battery materials development.
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.
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
Specifications
Melting Point | 324°C |
Density | 1.528 |
Assay Percent Range | 99% |
Linear Formula | NaOOCCH3 |
Quantity | 1000 g |
Beilstein | 3595639 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Merck Index | 14,8571 |
Solubility Information | Very soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol. |
IUPAC Name | sodium;acetate |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H500 |
EINECSNumber | 204-823-8 |
RTECSNumber | AJ4300010 |
TSCA | Yes |
storageNote1 | Hygroscopic |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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