Sodium Citrate Dihydrate Introduction

Sodium Citrate Dihydrate is a kind of white or colorless crystal with a chemical formula of C6H5Na3O7·2H2O. It is odorless, cool, salty, and spicy. It will decompose if overheating, deliquescence in a humid environment, and weathering in hot air. It loses crystal water when heated to 150℃. It is easily soluble in water, soluble in glycerin, and hardly soluble in alcohols and other organic solvents.

CAS Number: 6132-04-3
Formula Weight: 294.10
Formula: Na3O6H5O7·2H2O
Density (g/mL): 1.8
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Trisodium Citrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green

Sodium Citrate Dihydrate Specification

Sodium Citrate Dihydrate Functions

• Used as an acidity regulator, flavoring agent, stabilizer in food and beverage industry
• Used as an anticoagulant, phlegm reducing agent, and diuretic in the pharmaceutical industry;
• In the detergent industry, it can replace sodium tripolyphosphate as a non-toxic detergent additive;
• Also used in brewing, injection, photographic medicine, and electroplating, etc.