Sodium Acetate is an organic substance . Its molecular formula is CH3COONa with a relative molecular mass of 82.03. As colorless transparent crystal or white particles, it will lose crystal water at 120ºC, and decompose when the temperature is higher. It is easliy soluble in water and the relative density is 1.45, the melting point is 324ºC.
What Is Sodium Acetate Used For ? 1. Ussed for determination of lead, zinc, aluminum, iron, cobalt, antimony, nickel and tin. Auxiliary agent for acetylation Auxiliary agent, buffer, desiccant, and mordant. 2. Used as pH adjusting agent ,flavoring agent and also buffering agent . It can prevent bad odor and discoloration which could improve flavor of food as a buffering agent. It also can be used as a sour agent for food besides the anti-mildew effect. 3.Used as a scorch retarder for sulfur-regulated neoprene coking, and also as a crosslinking agent for animal glue. 4.Used for the addition of alkaline electroplating tin, while it is not a necessary ingredient because it has no obvious effect on coating and electroplating process.
