Sodium Citrate Dihydrate is a white crystalline powder or granular substance. It is a sodium salt of citric acid and is widely used in various applications, particularly in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

IUPAC Name: Trisodium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate

Other Name or Common Name:

• Tri Sodium Citrate Dihydrate
• Sodium Citrate E331

Appearance: Sodium Citrate Dihydrate typically appears as a white crystalline powder.

Chemical Formula: Na3C6H5O7·2H2O

Molecular Weight: 258.07 g/mol.

Applications:

1. Food and Beverage Industry: Sodium Citrate Dihydrate is used as a food additive (E331) in various food and beverage products, including as a buffering agent, acidity regulator, and emulsifier. It is often used in soft drinks, gel-like sweets, and certain dairy products.

2. Pharmaceuticals: It is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a buffering and stabilizing agent for liquid medications and as a component in certain medical preparations.

3. Cosmetics and Personal Care: Sodium Citrate Dihydrate can be found in cosmetics and personal care products for its chelating and buffering properties.

4. Blood Preservation: In blood banks and medical settings, it is used as an anticoagulant to preserve blood and prevent clotting.

5. Cleaning Products: Some cleaning products, especially those used for cleaning and descaling coffee machines and dishwashers, may contain Sodium Citrate to prevent mineral buildup.

6. Laboratory and Research: Sodium Citrate Dihydrate is used in various laboratory and research applications, such as in biochemical assays and reagent formulations.

7. Detergents: In detergent formulations, it may serve as a builder and water softener.

Packing Size:25 Kg

Packing Type: HDPE Bag