The trihydrate sodium salt of acetic acid, which is used as a source of sodium ions in solutions for dialysis and as a systemic and urinary alkalizer, diuretic, and expectorant.
A substance, NaC2H3O2+3H2O, occurring as efflorescent, colorless, prismatic crystals, moderately soluble in water, and having a salty taste [U. S. Ph.].
