CAS 18996-35-5: Monosodium citrate
Description:Monosodium citrate, with the CAS number 18996-35-5, is the sodium salt of citric acid, characterized by its white crystalline appearance and a slightly salty flavor. It is highly soluble in water, making it useful in various applications, particularly in the food and beverage industry as a flavoring agent and preservative. Monosodium citrate acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain pH levels in solutions, which is crucial in many biochemical and pharmaceutical processes. Additionally, it is employed in the medical field as an anticoagulant in blood transfusions and as a component in certain intravenous solutions. The substance is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in food products, although excessive consumption may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort. Its ability to chelate metal ions also makes it valuable in cleaning products and cosmetics. Overall, monosodium citrate is a versatile compound with significant utility across various sectors, including food science, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.
Formula:C6H8O7·Na
InChI:InChI=1S/C6H8O7.Na/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);
InChI key:InChIKey=OQUFOZNPBIIJTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:[Na].O=C(O)CC(O)(C(=O)O)CC(=O)O
- Synonyms:
- 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1)
- Citric acid, monosodium salt
- Citrofluyl
- Dihidrogenocitrato De Sodio
- Dihydrogenocitrate de sodium
- E 331 (i)
- E 331i
- Monosodium citrate
- Monosodium dihydrogen citrate
- Natrium-Dihydrogencitrat
- See more synonyms
- Natriumdihydrogencitrat
- Propane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylate, 2-Hydroxy-, Monosodium
- Sodium Dihydrogen Citrate
- Sodium citrate (NaC6H7O7)
- Sodium citrate (NaC<sub>6</sub>H<sub>7</sub>O<sub>7</sub>)
- Tinosan SDC
- sodium 3-carboxy-2-(carboxymethyl)-2-hydroxypropanoate
- 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1)
- 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt
