Sodium dehydroacetate

Name: Sodium dehydroacetate

CAS: 4418-26-2

MF: C8H7NaO4

MW: 190.13

EINECS: 224-580-1

Appearance: White to yellowish powder

Assay: 99.5%

Usage: Dehydroacetic acid sodium salt (DHS-Na) is used in the food industry as preservative for fruits, vegetables, fruit juice, honey, beer, milk, protein and fat products; in human and veterinary medicine as bactericide and fungicide. Geogard(R) 111S preservative is based on dehydroacetic acid (DHA), the sodium salt form (NaDHA) and therefore are recognized by major cosmetic, toiletry and fragrance regulatory authorities worldwide for use in cosmetic and personal care products.