Sodium Acetate USP
Abstract
Sodium acetate, CH3COONa, also abbreviated NaOAc. It is the sodium salt of acetic acid. This white deliquescent salt has a wide range of uses.
Use/Application
It is used as a food additive. Act as a preservative, acidity regulator, sequestrant, flavoring agent. Also used as a buffer to keep a relatively constant pH level.
Identity:
Molecular formula: C2H3NaO2
Molecular Weight: 82.03 g/mol
CAS No. 127-09-3
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as colorless, transparent crystals, or white, granular crystalline powder, or white flakes. |
| Identification
Test(A) |
(a)A solution responds to the test for sodium and for acetate |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water; soluble in alcohol |
| pH | Between 7.5 and 9.2 |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 1% |
| Chloride | Not more than 350 ppm |
| Sulfate | Not more than 50 ppm |
| Potassium | Specified test. No precipitate is formed. |
| Calcium and magnesium | Specified Test. No turbidity is produced within 5 minutes. |
| Insoluble matter | The weight of the residue is not more than 0.05% |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Residual solvents | Meets the requirements |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% calculated on the dried basis |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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