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Sodium dehydroacetate, 97%
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Suitable for battery materials development.
Sodium dehydroacetate is used in the food industry as a preservative for fruits, vegetables, fruit juice, honey, beer, milk, protein and fat products. Its antimicrobial properties play a vital role in personal care products such as skin care, suntan, sunscreen, shaving, tooth paste, hair and nail care products, and eye and facial makeup. It is used as a plasticizer.
Solubility
Soluble in water, propylene glycol and methanol. Insoluble in acetone and benzene.
Notes
Incompatible strong oxidizing agents and acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼295°C (decomposition) |
| pH | 8.8 to 9.3 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Synonym | 3-Acetyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-pyrone sodium salt; Dehydroacetic acid sodium salt |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,propylene glycol and methanol. Insoluble in acetone and benzene. |
| Formula Weight | 190.13 |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sodium dehydroacetate |
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