Sodium acetate
Sodium Acetate
Sodium Acetate (pronounced as soh-dee-uhm uh-set-eyt) is a sodium salt of acetic acid. It is also known by the systematic name Sodium ethanoate.
Etymology
The term 'Sodium Acetate' is derived from the Latin word 'natrium' meaning 'soda' and the Latin word 'acetum' meaning 'vinegar'.
Description
Sodium Acetate is a white crystalline powder with a slight acetic odor. It is highly soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. It is often used in the food industry as a seasoning and preservative, in the textile industry to neutralize sulfuric acid waste streams, and in the medical field as an electrolyte replenisher in isotonic solution.
Medical Uses
In the medical field, Sodium Acetate is used as an electrolyte replenisher in an isotonic solution. It is used in the intravenous treatment of patients who are unable to eat, providing them with essential nutrients and maintaining the electrolyte balance in their bodies. It is also used in the treatment of metabolic acidosis, a condition where the body produces too much acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body.
Related Terms
- Acetic Acid: An organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH. It is a colorless liquid that when undiluted is also known as glacial acetic acid.
- Isotonic Solution: A solution that has the same salt concentration as the normal cells of the body and the blood.
- Metabolic Acidosis: A serious electrolyte disorder characterized by an imbalance in the body's acid-base balance.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sodium acetate
- Wikipedia's article - Sodium acetate
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