Sodium Citrate

1. Chemical name: sodium citrate, sodium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate dihydrate, sodium citrate

2. Molecular formula: Na3C6H5O7 2H2O

3. Molecular weight: 294.10

4. CAS: 6132-04-3

5. Performance: Colorless or white crystalline particles or crystalline powder, odorless, salty, cool, soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol, slightly deliquescence in humid air. The pH of the 5% aqueous solution is 7.6-8.6, and the water of crystallization is lost at 150 �°C.

6. Uses: In food industry, it is used as buffer, chelating agent, nutritional supplement of buttermilk, emulsifier, flavoring agent, etc. For example, it can alleviate the sour taste of citric acid in refreshing beverages, prevent the rancidity of dairy products, and be used as a thickener for cheese and minced meat, as a gelling agent for jelly and fruit juice, as an emulsifier and stabilizer for cheese and ice cream.

7. Packing: Lined with polyethylene plastic bag, outer layer of composite plastic woven bag, net weight of each bag is 25kg.


8. Storage and transportation: This product should be stored in a dry, ventilated and clean warehouse. When loading and transporting, it should be handled lightly to prevent damage to the package, prevent moisture and heat, and prevent rain and moisture during transportation. It should be isolated from toxic substances.