CH3COONa
M.W.=82.03
Purity: >98%

    Sodium acetate is a widely used reagent in molecular biology applications. It is used as a buffer in conjunction with acetic acid, in the buffering range of pH 3.6 - 5.6.
    Sodium acetate is used in the purification and precipitation of nucleic acids, protein crystallization, staining of gels in protein gel electrophoresis, and HPLC. Large scale applications of sodium acetate include its use as a retardant in plastics manufacturing, as a mordant in dyeing, and in the tanning of leather.
    Sodium acetate has been used in conjunction with sodium carbonate to enhance the activation of freeze-dried subtilisin Carlsberg in organic solvents.
    Sodium acetate may be used as a substrate for acetokinase (acetate kinase). Studies on microbial pili suggest that sodium acetate suppressed K99 production in E. coli strains cultured on a minimal medium.
    Experiments have shown that when added to food waste composting systems, NaOAc may be effective at counteracting the adverse effects of organic acids produced in the composting process.

Store at Room Temp. Keep Cool and dry.
Keep away from direct sunlight or strong incandescent light.  Hygroscopic powder. Protect from moisture.