Chemistry name: | sodium α-sodio-acetate |
M Formula: | NaCH2COONa |
Properties: | |
Free-flowing powder. Stable in dry air, decomposes slowly in moist air, decomposes 280C without melting. Insoluble in ethers and hydrocarbons; reacts mildly with water. | |
Grade: | |
80–85% pure. Impurities are sodium acetate, sodium amide, and sodium hydroxide. | |
Hazard: | |
Toxic by inhalation, irritant to skin and mucous membranes. | |
Use: | |
Organic intermediate, drying agent for organic solvents. | |