Sodium Acid Citrate
Sodium Acid Citrate, also known as sodium dihydrogen citrate or monosodium citrate, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula NaH2C6H5O7. It is a salt of citric acid and is commonly used in various applications, primarily as an acidity regulator and buffering agent.
Description
Sodium Acid Citrate, also known as sodium dihydrogen citrate or monosodium citrate, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula NaH2C6H5O7. It is a salt of citric acid and is commonly used in various applications, primarily as an acidity regulator and buffering agent.
Product Name | Sodium Acid Citrate |
Catalog Number | PU22000093 |
CAS No. | 144-33-2 |
Molecular Formula | C6H8Na2O8 |
Molecular Weight | 258.06 g/mol |
Grade | PUURETA (Pure) |
HS Code | 29181540 |
Categories | Lab Chemicals, Water treatments |
EC Number | 205-623-3 |
Synonyms | Di Sodium Hydrogen Citrate, Sodium hydrogen citrate |
Food and Beverage Industry: Sodium Acid Citrate is used as a food additive (E331(iii)) in various food and beverage products. It serves as an acidity regulator and buffering agent to control and adjust pH levels in processed foods and beverages. In the beverage industry, it can be used to provide a tart flavor in certain drinks.
Pharmaceuticals: It may be used in some pharmaceutical formulations as a buffering agent to adjust the pH of medications.
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: Sodium Acid Citrate can be found in cosmetic and personal care products, such as skincare items and bath products, as a pH adjuster and stabilizing agent.
Laboratory and Analytical Chemistry: It is employed in chemical analysis and laboratory experiments as a buffering agent and pH regulator. Sodium Acid Citrate is often used in buffer solutions to maintain a stable pH in various chemical and biological experiments.
Cleaning Products: It may be used in some cleaning products for its buffering and cleaning properties.
Industrial Processes: Sodium Acid Citrate may find applications in various industrial processes, particularly those requiring pH control and buffering.