General description
Sodium acetate is a hydrophilic organic compound that can be prepared by treating acetic acid with sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide. It acts as neutralizing agent, catalyst, food additive, and buffer to maintain a specific pH.
Application
Sodium acetate can be used as a base to synthesize:
- Oxazolones via Erlenmeyer Plochl condensation reaction of aromatic aldehydes and hippuric acid.
- Cinnamic acids via Perkin reaction between aromatic aldehydes and acid anhydrides.
It can also be used as a catalyst in tandem Knoevenagel-Michael multicomponent reactions.
Other Notes
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- UPC:
- 51191566
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 241245-2.5KG