Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Certified AR for Analysis, meets analytical specification of Ph.Eur, Fisher Chemical™

Application

Certified AR-grade sodium bicarbonate for use in pharmaceutical quality control, clinical diagnostics, and analytical chemistry workflows requiring compliance with European Pharmacopoeia (Ph.Eur) standards. Ideal for buffer preparation, acid neutralization, and as a reagent in USP/EP-compliant assays.

Product Details

• Product Code: 10725921
• CAS: 144-55-8
• Molecular Formula: CHNaO₃
• Molecular Weight: 84.01 g/mol
• Synonyms: Baking soda, sodium bicarbonate, carbonic acid monosodium salt, meylon, sodium hydrogencarbonate
• InChI Key: UIIMBOGNXHQVGW-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: [Na+].OC([O-])=O
• ChEBI ID: CHEBI:32139
• Packaging Options: Plastic powder jar or plastic keg
• Physical Form: White powder
• Melting Point: 270°C (decomposes)
• pH: 8.3 (1% solution at 25°C)

Key Features

• Certified AR grade: Meets analytical reagent specifications for impurity control (Ph.Eur, USP)
• Low heavy metals: ≤5 ppm (meets pharmacopoeial requirements)
• Batch-tested: Consistent performance in clinical and pharmaceutical applications
• Multi-packaging: Moisture-resistant containers preserve stability

Safety and Handling

• Hazard Statements:
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation
• Precautionary Measures:
  • P261: Avoid breathing dust
  • P305+P351+P338: Rinse eyes cautiously for 15 minutes if contacted
• Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature.