Sodium acetate trihydrate
Agent Name
Sodium acetate trihydrate
CAS Number
6131-90-4
Formula
C2-H4-O2.Na.3H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Natrium acetate-3-wasser; Sodium acetate; Thomaegelin; Tutofusin; Acetic acid, sodium salt, trihydrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Transparent solid; Efflorescent in warm air; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in photography, buffering reagents, bottle warmers, and animal medicines; Technical grades used as mordant in dyeing, acidulant in foods, and additive in dialysis solutions; [Merck Index] Used as a urinary alkalizer, diuretic, and expectorant; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
Found in plant and animal tissues; Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for use in food; [FDA] May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
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