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Sodium diacetate

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Sodium diacetate
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Sodium diacetate is a compound with formula NaH(C
2
H
3
O
2
)
2
. It is a salt of acetic acid. It is a colorless solid that is used in seasonings and as an antimicrobial agent.

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Preparation and structure

The salt forms upon half-neutralization of acetic acid followed by evaporation of the solution. It can be viewed as the result of homoassociation, an effect that enhances the acidity of acetic acid in concentrated solution:

2 CH3CO2H + NaOH → Na+[(CH3CO2)2H] + H2O

Also described as the sodium acid salt of acetic acid, it is best described as the sodium salt of the hydrogen-bonded anion (CH3CO2)2H. The O···O distance is about 2.47 angstrom.[2] The species has no significant existence in solution but forms stable crystals.

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Applications

As a food additive,[3] it has E number E262 and is used to impart a salt and vinegar flavor.

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