Sodium citrate, anhydrous

Agent Name
Sodium citrate, anhydrous
Alternative Name
Trisodium citrate
CAS Number
68-04-2
Formula
C6-H8-O7.3Na
Major Category
Metals
Sodium citrate, anhydrous formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, trisodium salt; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, trisodium salt; Citnatin; Citreme; Citric acid, trisodium salt; Citrosodina; Citrosodine; Citrosodna; Natrocitral; Sodium citrate; Sodium citrate (Na3C6H5O7); Sodium citrate anhydrous; Trisodium 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate; Trisodium citrate, anhydrous; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
White solid; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used as an emulsifier, acidulant, sequestrant, medication (expectorant, systemic alkalizer, diuretic, sudorific, and anticoagulant), and general purpose additive for foods; Also used in photography, detergents, and electroplating and to remove sulfur dioxide from smelter waste gases; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: symptomatic drug ingestion; [HSDB] An eye and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Citric acid."
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