Molecular formula NaHCO3 CAS No.: 144-55-8 Characteristics: White powder or tiny crystals, nodorousand salty, easily soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol, presenting slightly alkalinity, decomposed when heating. Decomposed slowly when exposed to moist air. Use: Mainly applied as food additive in food stuff industry, foaming agent in rubber industry, acidifying agent in medicine industry, reactor in fire fighting instruments, compounding ingredient in detergent making, detergent in movie making, Carbon Dioxide(CO2) eactor in beer, drinks, etc.