Sodium carbonate decahydrate

• CAS: 6132-02-1
• Catalog Number: ACM6132021-1
• Category: Metal & Ceramic Materials
• Molecular Weight: 286.14
• Molecular Formula: CH20Na2O13
• Synonyms: Carbonicacid,disodiumsalt,decahydrate
• IUPAC Name: Disodium;carbonate;decahydrate
• Canonical SMILES: C(=O)([O-])[O-].O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Na+].[Na+]
• InChI: InChI=1S/CH₂O3.2Na.10H₂O/c2-1(3)4;/h(H2,2,3,4);10*1H2/q;2*+1;/p-2
• InChI Key: XYQRXRFVKUPBQN-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Melting Point: 34 °C
• Density: 1.46
• Appearance: White small crystals
• Application: Sodium carbonate decahydrate, also known as sal soda or washing soda (Na2CO3.10H2O), is a versatile inorganic salt with a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. This substance appears as a translucent, efflorescent crystalline solid and is utilized in the preparation of eutectic hydrate salts for thermal energy storage. The compound can also be used in chemical heat pumps to provide cold temperatures through dehydration. In various industries, such as glass, paper making, textiles, and leather, sodium carbonate decahydrate serves as a crucial raw material. Additionally, it functions as a precipitation agent, analytical reagent in laboratories, and a strong base and powerful electrolyte in metal refining and cement production. In the pharmaceutical realm, it acts as an alkalizing agent in numerous formulations, including injectable, ophthalmic, oral, and rectal medications. Furthermore, it is a key component in effervescent tablets and granules, where it combines with acids to produce carbon dioxide gas upon contact with water, aiding in product disintegration. The compound is also utilized as an oral antacid and has applications in soap and detergent manufacturing, as well as food processing and preservation.
• Storage: Store at +15 °C to +25 °C
• Complexity: 18.8
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 13
• EC Number: 207-838-8
• Exact Mass: 286.06992925
• Formal Charge: 0
• Hazard Statements: Xi
• H-Bond Acceptor: 13
• H-Bond Donor: 10
• Heavy Atom Count: 16
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 13
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 10
• MDL Number: MFCD00149178
• Monoisotopic Mass: 286.06992925
• Physical State: White Crystals
• PubChem ID: 151402
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0
• Safety Description: 22-26
• Supplemental Hazard Statements: H319
• Symbol: GHS07
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 73.2 Ų
• UNII: LS505BG22I