Sodium acetate
CAS#: 127-09-3
Sodium acetate is a salt derived from acetic acid, commonly used in various industries and applications. In the food industry, it serves as a flavor enhancer and preservative. It’s also used in textile and pharmaceutical manufacturing, as well as in heating pads and hand warmers, where it undergoes a phase change from solid to liquid, releasing heat. Additionally, sodium acetate is employed in laboratories for various chemical reactions and as a buffering agent to stabilize pH levels in solutions.
