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Trisodium citrate, anhydrous, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 15452357
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Description

Trisodium citrate is used in food additives, beverages, instant drinks, pharmaceuticals and detergents. It is also used as buffering agent, acidity regulator, sequestering or emulsifying agent. It is an effective agent for removal of carbonate scale from boilers and for cleaning automobile radiators. In the medical field, it is used as an osmotic laxative and an active component of the WHO oral rehydration solution. It is also employed to control acidity in some substances such as gelatin desserts. Further, it is used as a flavor or as a preservative. In addition to this, it is used for the preservation of blood in blood banks.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 68-04-2
Molecular Formula C6H5Na3O7
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 258.07
MDL Number MFCD00012462
InChI Key HRXKRNGNAMMEHJ-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Synonym sodium citrate, trisodium citrate, citrosodine, sodium citrate anhydrous, citrosodina, natrocitral, citnatin, citreme, citrosodna, trisodium citrate, anhydrous
PubChem CID 6224
ChEBI CHEBI:53258
IUPAC Name trisodium;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
SMILES [Na+].[Na+].[Na+].OC(CC([O-])=O)(CC([O-])=O)C([O-])=O

Specifications

Melting Point 300°C
Color White
Quantity 250 g
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,8602
Solubility Information Soluble in water.
Formula Weight 258.07
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Solid
Chemical Name or Material Trisodium citrate, Anhydrous

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