-
We detected your language preference as English. Would you like to switch to the English version for a better experience?
Switch to English
Stay here
China and India are the leading exporters of sodium acetate trihydrate, accounting for the majority of global shipments, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea represent the largest importers. Import volumes into the U.S. and EU have remained relatively stable since 2022, with modest upward pressure on sodium acetate trihydrate prices observed amid tightening supply from key Asian producers.
Sodium acetate trihydrate is a white, crystalline solid with a faint acetic odor and moderate hygroscopicity; it melts at approximately 58 °C with concurrent dehydration. It is the hydrated sodium salt of acetic acid and is classified as an organic salt and buffering agent. Industrially, it serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of acetic anhydride, vinyl acetate monomer, and various metal acetates, and functions as a pH adjuster and catalyst in organic reactions. Its primary application areas include pharmaceutical manufacturing (e.g., buffer formulations), textile dyeing and printing (as a mordant and pH stabilizer), and food processing (as a preservative and flavor enhancer). It is also employed in heating pads and thermal energy storage systems due to its favorable phase-change properties.
Used as buffers.
white to colourless crystals or powder
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Sodium acetate trihydrate and Sodium acetate trihydrate SDS information.
Find Sodium acetate trihydrate supply and Sodium acetate trihydrate suppliers on Guidechem to meet your sourcing needs from 530 trusted and certifedsuppliers.
Guidechem assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this site. The information contained in this site is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness, fitness for purpose or timeliness.
EN
