Sodium acetate
USP/1613407 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Acetic acid sodium salt
CAS Number: 127-09-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H3NaO2
Molecular Weight: 82.03
MDL Number: MFCD00012459
Linear Formula: CH3COONa
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | sodium acetate |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| autoignition temp. | 1112 °F |
| form | solid |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C2H4O2.Na/c1-2(3)4;/h1 |
| InChI key | VMHLLURERBWHNL-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | >300 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| pH | 8-9.5 |
| pKa | 4.76 (acetic acid) |
| SMILES string | [Na+].CC([O-])=O |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Sodium acetate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Sodium Monofluorophosphat |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| mp | >300 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |

