Monosodium dihydrogen citrate
Agent Name
Monosodium dihydrogen citrate
CAS Number
18996-35-5
Formula
C6-H7-O7.Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Sodium citrate; Citrofluyl; Monosodium citrate; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1); Citric acid, monosodium salt (8CI); Sodium dihydrogen citrate; [ChemIDplus] Citric acid, sodium salt; [IUCLID] Sodium citrate monobasic; Monosodium salt of 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-
propanetricarboxylic acid; [JECFA]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
White odorless solid; [JECFA] White crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a buffering agent and sequestrant for food; [JECFA] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
Causes convulsions in intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of mice and rats; [RTECS] Acceptable daily intake (ADI) as food additive not limited; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Citric acid."
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