Sodium Diacetate CAS 126-96-5

Food Additives 2025-03-19

Product name:

Sodium Diacetate

Molecular Weight:

142.09

CAS No.:

126-96-5

Description

Sodium Diacetate occurs as a white, hygroscopic, crystalline solid. It is a molecular compound of sodium acetate and acetic acid. One gram is soluble in about 1 mL of water. The pH of a 1:10 aqueous solution is between 4.5 and 5.0.

Applications

Sequestrant; preservative; antimicrobial agent; mold inhibitor.

Specification

Appearance

White crystalline solid

Identification

It gives reaction of sodium and acetate

Assay (on dried basis)

39.0%-41.0% of free acetic acid (CH3COOH)

58.0%- 60.0% of sodium acetate (CH3COONa)

Lead

≤2ppm

Readily Oxidizable Substances

≤0.2% (as formic acid)

Water

≤2.0%

Packing

25kg/ bag or as per requirement.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.