Description
Sodium bicarbonate (IUPAC name: sodium hydrogen carbonate), also known as baking soda (mainly North America) or bicarbonate of soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. It is a salt composed of a sodium cation (Na+) and a bicarbonate anion (HCO3−). Commonly used in food products, sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline, but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slightly salty, alkaline taste resembling that of washing soda (sodium carbonate). The natural mineral form is nahcolite. It is a component of the mineral natron and is found dissolved in many mineral springs.
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Additional information
| CAS# | 144-55-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | NaHCO3 |
