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Linear Formula:
HOC(COONa)(CH2COONa)2 · 2H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
294.10
E Number:
E 331 (iii)
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
3026
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
200-675-3
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
6104939
Organoleptic:
odorless
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG, Halal, Kosher
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1333/2008 & 178/2002
assay
≥99%
mp
>300 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
organoleptic
odorless
SMILES string
O.O.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].OC(CC([O-])=O)(CC([O-])=O)C([O-])=O
InChI
1S/C6H8O7.3Na.2H2O/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;;;;;/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);;;;2*1H2/q;3*+1;;/p-3
InChI key
NLJMYIDDQXHKNR-UHFFFAOYSA-K
General description
Sodium citrate dihydrate is used as a buffer, pH controlling agent, emulsifier, sequestrant and complexing agent in food industry.
Application
Sodium citrate dihydrate is used as a buffering, sequestering, or emulsifying agent in food and beverages. It can also be used in detergent formulations due to its rapid biodegradability characteristics.
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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