CAS No. 4418-26-2
Batch:
Purity:99.91
Chemical Structure
Check the
Sodium dehydroacetate
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 4418-26-2 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C8H7NaO4 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 190.13 | |
| SMILES | CC1=CC(=C(C(=O)O1)C(=O)C)O.[Na] |
Sodium dehydroacetate is a sodium salt derivative of dehydroacetic acid that functions as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibacterial agent. It acts by disrupting microbial cell membrane integrity and inhibiting essential cellular metabolic pathways, thereby suppressing the growth of various bacteria, yeasts, and molds. These actions inhibit microbial proliferation and prevent contamination in cosmetic formulations and personal care products.
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Mass
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
38 mg/mL
(199.86 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.