Trisodium citrate dihydrate (Na3C6H5O7•2H2O)- Crystalline

(Trisodium citrate dihydrate (Na3C6H5O7•2H2O)- Crystalline)

CAS: 6132-04-3 Molecular Formula: Na3C6H5O7•2H2O Purity: 99% Products Code: TR Specification Model: -100 Mesh EINECS No.: 200-675-3

Characteristic

Trisodium citrate has the chemical formula of Na3C6H5O7. It is sometimes referred to simply as “sodium citrate”, though sodium citrate can refer to any of the three sodium salts of citric acid. It possesses a saline, mildly tart flavor. It is mildly basic and can be used along with citric acid to make biologically compatible buffers.

Chemical formula:Na3C6H5O7

Molar mass:258.06 g/mol (anhydrous), 294.10 g/mol (dihydrate)

Appearance:White crystalline powder

Density:1.7 g/cm3

Melting point:> 300 °C (572 °F; 573 K) (hydrates lose water ca. 150 °C)

Boiling point:Decomposes

Solubility in water:Pentahydrate form: 92 g/100 g H2O (25 °C)

Application

Trisodium citrate dihydrate, is widely applied in food, beverages and fillers as a buffering, sequestering or an emulsifying agent. It used as an anticoagulant in blood transfusions, osmotic laxative, functional fluids, solvents Cleaning, Furnishing Care Products, Laundry Dishwashing Products and cleaning automobile radiators.

(Trisodium citrate dihydrate (Na3C6H5O7•2H2O)- Crystalline)