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.
Item | USP | FCC |
---|---|---|
Assay | 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 |
Alkalinity | Pass the test | Pass the test |
Water | NMT 1.0% | NMT 1.0% |
Tartrate | Pass the test | |
Heavy Metals | 0.001% | 2 PPM Max |
As an expectorant.
Urine alkaliser.
Pharmaceutical Aid.
Anticoagulant.
Diuretic.
Sudorific.
Dairy Industry.
Cheese Manufacturing.
Beverage & soft drinks.
Emulsifier.
Acidulant.