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Sodium Acetate

CAS127-09-3FormulaCH₃COONa
Processed FoodsTextilesPaper Industry

Identity

CAS Number127-09-3
Chemical FormulaCH₃COONa
SynonymsSodium ethanoate, E262, Acetic acid sodium salt

Characteristics

Molar Weight82.03 g/mol (anhydrous)
Melting Point324 °C (anhydrous); 58 °C (trihydrate)
Boiling PointN/A
FormsAnhydrous powder or trihydrate crystals

Physical Properties

AppearanceWhite crystalline powder (anhydrous) or colorless crystals (trihydrate)
OdorFaint acetic acid odor

Packaging & Storage

Packaging25 kg multi-layer paper bags
Shelf Life24 months from date of manufacture

Key Applications

  • 01Flavour enhancer and preservative in snacks and processed foods
  • 02Buffer in pharmaceutical formulations
  • 03Mordant and dye fixative in textile finishing
  • 04Sizing auxiliary in paper manufacture

Industries Served

Processed FoodsTextilesPaper Industry

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