Sodium acetate trihydrateProduct ingredient for Sodium acetate
- Name
- Sodium acetate trihydrate
- Drug Entry
- Sodium acetate
Sodium Acetate is chemically designated CH3COONa, a hygroscopic powder very soluble in water. Sodium acetate could be used as additives in food, industry, concrete manufacture, heating pads and in buffer solutions. Medically, sodium acetate is important component as an electrolyte replenisher when given intravenously. It is mainly indicated to correct sodium levels in hyponatremic patients. It can be used also in metabolic acidosis and for urine alkalinization.
- Accession Number
- DBSALT001896
- Structure
Structure for Sodium acetate trihydrate (DBSALT001896)
- Synonyms
- Acetic acid, sodium salt, hydrate (1:1:3) / Acetic acid, sodium salt, trihydrate / Sodium acetate