Specification
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | CH3COONa (Anhydrous), CH3COONa·3H2O (Trihydrate) |
| Appearance | Anhydrous: White crystalline powder, moisture-absorbing. Trihydrate: Transparent or colorless crystalline solid. |
| Nature | Derived from acetic acid; exists in water-free and hydrated forms. |
| Production | Anhydrous is prepared by heating trihydrate above 120°C. Trihydrate crystallizes from aqueous sodium acetate solutions. |
| Melting Point | Anhydrous: ~324°C Trihydrate: ~75°C (loses water on heating) |
