Sodium dehydroacetate has the molecular formula of C8H7Na04which is the sodium salt of dehydroacetate. it is white or nearlywhite crystalline powder, low toxicity, odorless, easily soluble inwater, glycerin, propylene glycol, slightly soluble in ethanol andacetone, with good light resistance and heat resistance, and can beused as preservative, antiseptic insecticide, and food additive.