Sodium Acetate
Molecular Formula:C2H3NaO2 Molecular Weight:82.03 g/mol CAS NO.:127-09-3
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Specification…BP
Appearance
Colorless crystals
Solubility
Very soluble in water, soluble in alcohol
Appearance of solution
The solution is clear and colorless
pH
7.5 to 9.0
Reducing substances
Passes test
Chlorides
Maximum 200ppm
Sulphates
Maximum 200ppm
Aluminium
Maximum 0.2ppm
Arsenic
Maximum 2ppm
Calcium and Magnesium
Maximum 50ppm
Heavy Metals
Maximum 10ppm
Iron
Maximum 10ppm
Loss on drying
Not more than 2% of its weight when dried at 1000C to 1050C
Assay
Not less than 99% and not more than 101%