Chemical formula | C 6 H 7 NaO 6 |
Molar mass | 198.106 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | minute white to yellow crystals |
Odor | odorless |
Density | 1.66 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 218 °C (424 °F; 491 K) (decomposes) |
Solubility in water |
62 g/100 mL (25 °C)
78 g/100 mL (75 °C) |
Solubility |
very slightly soluble in
alcohol
insoluble in chloroform , ether |