Sodium Diacetate is white crystals; acetic acid odor. Decom- poses above 150C. Soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in ether.Sodium Diacetate is a preservative, sequestrant, acidulant, and fla- voring agent that is a molecular compound of sodium acetate and acetic acid which yields acetic acid. it is a white crystalline powder which is hygroscopic. it functions against mold and bacteria and is used in bread. it is also termed sodium hydrogen diacetate.
