Disodium citrate
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IUPAC name Disodium 3-carboxy-3-hydroxypentanedioate[1] | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.005.113 ![]() |
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E number | E331ii (antioxidants, ...) |
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Chemical formula | C6H6Na2O7 |
Molar mass | 236.087 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | white crystalline powder |
Melting point | 149 °C (300 °F; 422 K) |
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Disodium citrate, also known as disodium hydrogen citrate, (Neo-Alkacitron) and sesquihydrate, is an acid salt of citric acid with the chemical formula Na2C6H6O7.[2] It is used as an antioxidant in food and to improve the effects of other antioxidants. It is also used as an acidity regulator and sequestrant. Typical products include gelatin, jam, sweets, ice cream, carbonated beverages, milk powder, wine, and processed cheeses.
Uses
Food
It is used as an antioxidant in food and to improve the effects of other antioxidants.[3] It is also used as an acidity regulator and sequestrant.[3] Typical products include gelatin, jam, sweets, ice cream, carbonated beverages, milk powder, wine, and processed cheeses. Disodium citrate can also be used as a thickening agent or stabilizer.[4]
Manufacturing
Disodium citrate can also be used as an ingredient in household products that remove stains.[5]
Health
Disodium citrate may be used in patients to alleviate discomfort from urinary-tract infections.[6][7]
References
- ^ https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/8950#section=IUPAC-Name&fullscreen=true [bare URL]
- ^ PubChem. "Disodium citrate". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ^ a b "Alkarate from Macleods: Disodium Hydrogen Citrate". drugsupdate.com. Archived from the original on 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2013-04-20.
- ^ PubChem. "Disodium citrate". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ^ PubChem. "Disodium citrate". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ^ "OTC Treatment". Archived from the original on 2018-07-28. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ^ "Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup". labeling.pfizer.com. Retrieved 2022-09-26.