Sodium Acetate

Sodium acetate is the trihydrate sodium salt of acetic acid, which is used as a source of sodium ions in solutions for dialysis and as a systemic and urinary alkalizer, diuretic, and expectorant. Sodium acetate is used in the textile industry to neutralize sulfuric acid waste streams, and as a photo resist while using aniline dyes. Sodium acetate used in chemical/pharmaceutical synthesis and dispensation as a middle and as a buffering go-between.