Sodium Acetate Anhydrous

Sodium Acetate Anhydrous
Alias: Anhydrous Sodium Acetate/Acetic Acid Sodium Salt
English Name: Sodium acetate anhydrous
Molecular Weight: 82.03
Molecular Formula: C₂H₃NaO₂
CAS Number: 127-09-3
EINECS Number: 204-823-8
Appearance: White granules or powder
Physicochemical Properties: Slight characteristic odor, hygroscopic in moist air. Easily soluble in water, soluble in ethanol.

Applications:
Food Industry: Used as a flavoring agent, preservative, and acidity regulator in pickled products, sauces, beverages, etc., to improve flavor and extend shelf life; also serves as a buffer in food processing to stabilize product pH.
Pharmaceutical Field: Used in the preparation of buffer solutions to adjust the acidity and alkalinity of medicinal liquids; also functions as a component in rehydration solutions to supplement electrolytes.
Chemical Industry: Used as a raw material in organic synthesis or as a mordant and leveling agent in dyeing and textiles.
Environmental Protection: Can serve as a carbon source in wastewater treatment to promote microbial activity and enhance purification efficiency.
Others: In agriculture, it can be used as an auxiliary component in foliar fertilizers or for road deicing (less common, not a primary application).