Sodium acetate solution ~ 0.2 mol/l is used in biochemical and analytical procedures in buffer solutions to stabilize pH, where its capacity to bind or release protons plays a key role. In molecular biology, it is used to precipitate DNA, which depends on the ability of sodium acetate to increase the salt concentration and thus precipitate the DNA strand from the solution. Furthermore, it serves as an extracting agent for residues and contaminants in food analyses.

Physicochemically, sodium acetate binds and releases protons to maintain a constant pH in a solution. This allows optimal conditions for enzymatic reactions in biochemical experiments.

Application of this solution results in stabilized chemical environments that enable reliable analytical results. In molecular biology, high quality DNA samples can be obtained thanks to its use. In the field of food analysis, it contributes to the successful extraction of residues and contaminants.