Sodium Acetate (CAS 127-09-3) – Versatile Salt and Buffer Agent

🧪 CAS Number: 127-09-3

🌟 Product Description

Sodium acetate is a sodium salt compound appearing as colorless crystals. It is widely used in food, laboratory buffer solutions, textile processing, and pharmaceuticals. It is also an important intermediate in industrial chemical processes.

🏭 Applications

🥤 Food additive and preservative

🧪 Buffer preparation in laboratories

👕 Textile dyeing and finishing

🧴 Additive in pharmaceutical formulations

⚙️ Intermediate in industrial processes

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless crystals or white powder

Odor: Slight acetic acid odor

Formula: C2H3NaO2

Molecular Weight: 82.03 g/mol

Melting Point: ~324 °C (anhydrous)

Solubility: Highly soluble in water

pH (5% solution): ~7–9

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture. May cause irritation upon contact with eyes or skin. Use with proper protective equipment.

🔑 Keywords

sodium acetate, CAS 127-09-3, buffer solution, food additive, textile processing

📛 Other Names

Sodium Salt of Acetic Acid, Sodium Ethanoate