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Sodium Acetate, Trihydrate, ACS Reagent Grade
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About Sodium Acetate, Trihydrate, ACS Reagent Grade
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.
COMMON USES AND 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.
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Chemical Reactions: It is used as a reagent in various chemical reactions, including the acetylation of organic compounds.
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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.
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pH Adjustment: It can be used to adjust the pH of solutions and to standardize pH meters.
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DNA Precipitation: Sodium acetate is often used in molecular biology and biochemistry for DNA precipitation and purification.
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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.
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Dyeing and Textile Industry: In the dyeing and textile industry, sodium acetate is used as a mordant to help fix dyes to fabrics.
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Electroplating: It is used as an electrolyte in some electroplating processes.
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Food and Beverage Industry: Sodium acetate is recognized as a food additive and can be used as a preservative, acidity regulator, and flavor enhancer.
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Pharmaceuticals: It may be used in the pharmaceutical industry for certain formulations and chemical processes.
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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.
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Preservative for Biological Samples: It can be used to preserve biological samples in laboratory and clinical settings.
INDUSTRIES
- Food and Beverage
- Research & Development
- Pharmaceuticals
- Electronic Industry
- Dyeing and Textile Industry
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