Sodium citrate dihydrate

Synonyms

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt, hydrate (1:3:2); 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, trisodium salt, dihydrate; Citric acid, trisodium salt, dihydrate; Trisodium citrate dihydrate; [ChemIDplus] 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, trisodium salt, dihydrate; [ICSC]

Category

Organic Acids, Metal Salts

Description

White odorless solid; [Merck Index] Colorless odorless crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used in blood collection (anticoagulant), photography, and food production (sequestering agent, emulsifier, and acidulant); [Merck Index] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]

Comments

An eye and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Sodium citrate, anhydrous."

Biomedical References

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Photographic Processing