Sodium Citrate
Product Description
Sodium Citrate is the trisodium salt of citric acid. It is a white, odorless, crystalline powder with a slightly saline and tart flavor. Highly soluble in water, it functions as an excellent buffering agent, emulsifier, and preservative. Sodium Citrate is commonly used in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors for pH regulation and formulation stability.
Chemical Name: Trisodium 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propane-tricarboxylate
CAS No.: 6132-04-3 (Dihydrate) / 68-04-2 (Anhydrous)
Molecular Formula: C₆H₅Na₃O₇·2H₂O
Molecular Weight: 294.10 g/mol (Dihydrate)
Applications
Food & Beverage: Acts as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, stabilizer, and emulsifier in processed foods, dairy, and soft drinks.
Pharmaceuticals: Used as a buffering and chelating agent, and as an anticoagulant in blood storage solutions.
Detergents & Cleaning: Improves cleaning performance by softening water.
Industrial Uses: Applied in electroplating, textile dyeing, and water treatment processes.
Product Specifications
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Purity (Na₃C₆H₅O₇·2H₂O) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Moisture | 11.0 – 13.0% |
| pH (5% Solution) | 7.5 – 9.0 |
| Chloride (Cl⁻) | ≤ 50 ppm |
| Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) | ≤ 150 ppm |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 3 ppm |
Grades Available: Food Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, Industrial Grade
FAQ
Q: Are you a factory or a trader?
A: We are the manufacture and export of Pharmaceutical Intermediates/Cosmetic Raw Material/Food Additives/Dyestuff/Pigment
Q: When can I get the price?
A: we will quote within 8 hours after we get your inquiry.
Q: What's your MOQ?
A: 25kgs for each items
Q: How long is your delivery time?
A: Within 3 days for stock products. Other production time according to your quantity.
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