Trsodium Citrate, 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.
- Cas No:
- 6132-04-3
- Formula:
- C6H5Na3O7. 2H2O
- Molecular Weight:
- 294.10
- Character:
- White granular crystals or white crystalline powder, odorless, slightly deliquescent in moist air, freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (95%) & ether.
- Packaging:
- 25/50 Kg. HDPE bags with polyliner inside / Fibre drum with poly bag.
- Storage:
- Store in tightly closed container.
Available Grade & Specification
| Item | BP | IP | USP | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay | NLT 99.0% to 101.0% of C6H5Na3O7 on anhydrous basis | NLT 99.0% to 101.0% of C6H5Na3O7 on anhydrous basis | NLT 99.0% to 100.5% of C6H5Na3O7 on anhydrous basis | NLT 99.0% to 100.5% of C6H5Na3O7 on anhydrous basis |
| Identification | Positive | Positive | Positive | Positive |
| Alkalinity | Pass the test | Pass the test | Pass the test | Pass the test |
| Water | 11.0% - 13.0% | 11.0% - 13.0% | 11.0% - 13.0% | 11.0% - 13.0% |
| Tartrate | Pass the test | |||
| Heavy Metals | 10 PPM Max | 10 PPM Max | 0.001% max | 2 |
| Clarity & Color of solution | Pass the test | Pass the test | ||
| Arsenic | 2 PPM Max | |||
| Chloride | 100 PPM Max | 100 PPM Max | ||
| Oxalate | 300PPM Max | 300PPM Max | ||
| Sulphate | 150 PPM Max | 150 PPM Max | ||
| Readily carbon Isoble substances | Pass the test | Pass the test |
Application & Industries
Drug / Pharma
As an expectorant.
Urine alkaliser.
Pharmaceutical Aid.
Anticoagulant.
Diuretic.
Sudorific.
Food
Dairy Industry.
Cheese Manufacturing.
Beverage & soft drinks.
Emulsifier.
Acidulant.