CASR |
: | 6131-90-4 |
Molecular Formula |
: | CH3COONa.3H2O |
Molecular Weight |
: | 136.08 |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Colourless crystals or a white, crystalline powder. |
| Solubility: | Very soluble in water; soluble in ethanol (95%). |
| Identification (By chemical test): | Gives reaction (B) of acetates and reaction (A) of sodium salts. |
| Appearance of Solution: | Solution A is clear and colourless. |
| pH: | 7.5 - 9.0 |
| Arsenic (As): | NMT 2ppm |
| Calcium(Ca)&Magnesium(Mg): | NMT 50ppm |
| Heavy metals: | NMT 10ppm |
| Iron (Fe): | NMT 20ppm |
| Chlorides: | NMT 250ppm |
| Sulphate(SO4): | NMT 200ppm |
| Reducing substances: | The pink colour is not completely dicharged. |
| Loss on drying,130°C: | 39.0% - 40.5% |
| Assay (on dried basis): | 99.0% - 101.0% |
