| 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 |