Sodium acetate trihydrate

• CAT Number: R071128
• CAS Number: 6131-90-4
• Molecular Formula: C2H9NaO5
• Molecular Weight: 136.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: CH3COONa.3H2O
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: sodium;acetate;trihydrate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C2H4O2.Na.3H2O/c1-2(3)4;;;;/h1H3,(H,3,4);;3*1H2/q;+1;;;/p-1
• InChIKey: AYRVGWHSXIMRAB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CC(=O)[O-].O.O.O.[Na+]

Sodium acetate trihydrate (Cat No.:R071128) is the hydrated form of sodium acetate, appearing as a colorless, crystalline solid. It is highly soluble in water and commonly used as a buffering agent in biochemical and molecular biology applications to maintain pH stability. In industrial settings, it is used in textile dyeing, heating pads, and as a food preservative. The compound is notable for its ability to undergo supercooling, making it useful in reusable heat packs. It is non-toxic and environmentally benign, with broad utility across laboratory and commercial processes.