Description
Sodium citrate, also known as trisodium citrate or citrosodium, is a sodium salt of citric acid with the chemical formula Na3C6H5O7. It is widely used in various industries and applications due to its versatility and properties.
Sodium Citrate (Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate), 500gm Loba India
- tri-Sodium Citrate Dihydrate AR/ACS
- Citric Acid Trisoum Salt Dihydrate
- Molecular Formula: C6H5Na3O7.2H2O
- Grade: AR/ACS
- Molecular Weight: 294.10
- Brand: Loba Chemie
- Made in India
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Uses and Applications Trisodium Citrate:
- Food and Beverage Industry: Sodium citrate is commonly used as a food additive and preservative in various food and beverage products. It serves as an acidity regulator, antioxidant, emulsifier, and flavor enhancer. It is often added to soft drinks, jams, jellies, ice creams, and processed cheese to improve texture, stability, and shelf life.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Sodium citrate is used in pharmaceutical formulations as a buffering agent, chelating agent, and pH adjuster. It is commonly found in oral medications, effervescent tablets, and anticoagulant solutions.
- Cosmetic and Personal Care Products: Sodium citrate is used in cosmetic and personal care products, such as shampoos, soaps, creams, and lotions, as a pH adjuster, chelating agent, and buffering agent.
- Cleaning and Detergent Industry: Sodium citrate is used in cleaning and detergent formulations as a water softener, chelating agent, and builder. It helps prevent the precipitation of minerals, enhances cleaning efficiency, and improves the stability of formulations.
- Water Treatment: Sodium citrate is sometimes used in water treatment processes to control pH levels, remove heavy metals, and prevent scale formation in boilers and pipes.
- Laboratory Applications: Sodium citrate is used in laboratory settings as a buffering agent in biochemical and molecular biology experiments. It helps maintain the pH of solutions and stabilize enzymatic reactions.
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