Trisodium citrate, anhydrous, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
15452357	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 045556.30	250 g
15462357	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 045556.A1	1 kg
15472357	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 045556.A7	5 kg

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 68-04-2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 258.07
• InChI Key: HRXKRNGNAMMEHJ-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• PubChem CID: 6224
• IUPAC Name: trisodium;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate

• Molecular Formula: C6H5Na3O7
• MDL Number: MFCD00012462
• Synonym: sodium citrate, trisodium citrate, citrosodine, sodium citrate anhydrous, citrosodina, natrocitral, citnatin, citreme, citrosodna, trisodium citrate, anhydrousShow MoreShow Less
• ChEBI: CHEBI:53258
• SMILES: [Na+].[Na+].[Na+].OC(CC([O-])=O)(CC([O-])=O)C([O-])=O

Specifications

• CAS: 68-04-2
• Color: White
• MDL Number: MFCD00012462
• Merck Index: 14,8602
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• SMILES: [Na+].[Na+].[Na+].OC(CC([O-])=O)(CC([O-])=O)C([O-])=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 258.07
• ChEBI: CHEBI:53258
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Trisodium citrate, Anhydrous

• Melting Point: 300°C
• Molecular Formula: C6H5Na3O7
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Synonym: sodium citrate, trisodium citrate, citrosodine, sodium citrate anhydrous, citrosodina, natrocitral, citnatin, citreme, citrosodna, trisodium citrate, anhydrous
• InChI Key: HRXKRNGNAMMEHJ-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• IUPAC Name: trisodium;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
• PubChem CID: 6224
• Formula Weight: 258.07
• Physical Form: Solid

Safety and Handling

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

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