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Sodium acetate trihydrate, often simply referred to as sodium acetate, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CH3COONa·3H2O. It is a salt of acetic acid (CH3COOH) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and is commonly encountered as a white, crystalline substance. When it contains ACS Reagent Grade designation, it signifies a high level of purity and quality suitable for use in laboratory and analytical applications.
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- Buffer Solution: Sodium acetate solutions can act as effective buffers, maintaining a stable pH level in various chemical and biological processes.
- Chemical Reactions: It is used as a reagent in various chemical reactions, including the acetylation of organic compounds.
- Analytical Chemistry: Sodium acetate trihydrate is used in analytical chemistry as a reagent for specific tests, such as the Benedict's test for reducing sugars.
- pH Adjustment: It can be used to adjust the pH of solutions and to standardize pH meters.
- DNA Precipitation: Sodium acetate is often used in molecular biology and biochemistry for DNA precipitation and purification.
- Heat Packs: Sodium acetate trihydrate is also known for its exothermic properties. When the supersaturated solution is cooled, it can crystallize and release heat, making it useful in reusable heat packs.
- Dyeing and Textile Industry: In the dyeing and textile industry, sodium acetate is used as a mordant to help fix dyes to fabrics.
- Electroplating: It is used as an electrolyte in some electroplating processes.
- Food and Beverage Industry: Sodium acetate is recognized as a food additive and can be used as a preservative, acidity regulator, and flavor enhancer.
- Pharmaceuticals: It may be used in the pharmaceutical industry for certain formulations and chemical processes.
- Laboratory Research: Sodium acetate trihydrate ACS grade is widely used in various research applications due to its high purity and consistent properties. Researchers may utilize it for a range of experiments, tests, and procedures.
- Preservative for Biological Samples: It can be used to preserve biological samples in laboratory and clinical settings.
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Product Information
| CAS | 6131-90-4 |
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| Assay | 99.0-101.0% |
| Grade | ACS Grade |
| Molecular formula | C2H3NaO2-3H2O |
| Molecular weight | 136.08 |
| Autoship Available | No |
| Heavy metals | 5 ppm |
| Insoluble matter | 0.01% |
| Iron (Fe) | 5 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO4) | 5 ppm |
| Substances Reducing Permanganate | To pass Test |
