Synonyms
Monosodium citrate
Sodium dihydrogen citrate
sodium 3,4-dicarboxy-3-hydroxybutanoate
Citric acid monosodium salt
Description
Sodium salts of citric acid that are used as buffers and food preservatives. They are used medically as anticoagulants in stored blood, and for urine alkalization in the prevention of KIDNEY STONES.
Molecular Formula
C6H7O7Na
SMILES
C(C(=O)O)C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)O)O.[Na+]
Appearance
Crystalline white powder or colourless Crystals
Boiling Point
309.6 ℃ at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
212ºC(lit.)