Synonyms
Sodium citrate dihydrate
Sodium citrate tribasic dihydrate
Sodium citrate hydrate
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
C6H5Na3O7.2H2O
SMILES
C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.O.O.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
Appearance
Pellets or Large Crystals