Sodium Citrate Dihydrate

HCID 71474CAS 6132-04-3

Basic information

Standard SMILES
O.O.O=C([O-])CC(O)(CC(=O)[O-])C(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
NLJMYIDDQXHKNR-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Molecular formula
C6H9Na3O9
Average molar mass
294.1 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
293.99396471

Overview

Sodium citrate dihydrate is the dihydrate of trisodium citrate. It has a role as an anticoagulant. It contains a sodium citrate.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Sodium Citrate Dihydrate
IUPAC
trisodium;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;dihydrate
English name
Trisodium citrate dihydrate
Molecular formula
C6H9Na3O9
Molecular weight
294.1

Names & synonyms

Trisodium citrate dihydrateSodium citrate dihydrate6132-04-3Sodium citrate hydrateB22547B95KCitric acid, trisodium salt, dihydrateSodium citrate hydrousEmetrol Chewables OrangeNauzeneDTXSID1049437CHEBI:32142N-1560
Show more names
CITRIC ACID MONOSODIUM CITRATE TRIBASIC DIHYDRATETRI-SODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATESODIUM CITRATE, DIHYDRATESodiuM Citrate (AS)SODIUM CITRATE TRISODIUM SALT DIHYDRATENATRII CITRASTRI-SODIUM CITRATE 2H2OSodiumCitrateTribasicUspACIDUM CITRICUM MONOHYDRICUM
Natrii citras, dehydrateAnticoagulant Sodium CitrateTricitrasolEmetrol PowderEmetrol ChewablesNauzene ChewablesCVS HealthRefChem:6335

Database identifiers

CAS
6132-04-3
PubChem CID
71474
DTXSID
DTXSID1049437
ChEBI
CHEBI:32142
UNII
B22547B95K
EC Number
612-118-5

Properties

Computed structural properties

Topological polar surface area
143 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
3
Hydrogen bond acceptors
9
Rotatable bonds
2
Heavy atoms
18

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesMetals -> Organic Acids, Metal Salts
SolubilitySolubility in water, g/100ml: 77
Animal DrugsPharmaceuticals -> UK Veterinary Medicines Directorate List
Decomposition150 °C
Physical Description · 2 items

White odorless solid; [Merck Index] Colorless odorless crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
300 °C · >300 °C(lit.)
Density
1.76 · 1.76
bulk density
600 kg/m3 · 600kg/m3
FEMA
3026 · 3026 | SODIUM CITRATE
Flash point
173.9 °C · 173.9 °C
storage temp.
5 °C · Store at +5°C to +30°C.

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 3 items

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 97% (520 of 536) of all reports.

Not Classified

Aggregated GHS information provided per 536 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 2 items

Chemical: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, trisodium salt, dihydrate

Trisodium citrate dihydrate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, trisodium salt, dihydrate: Human health tier I assessment
Fire HazardsCombustible.
Hazards SummaryAn eye and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See Sodium citrate, anhydrous.
EPA Safer ChemicalChemical: Sodium citrate, dihydrate
Chemical DangersThe solution in water is a weak base.

Safety & protection

Fire FightingUse water spray, powder.
First Aid Measures · 4 items

Fresh air, rest.

Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.

First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.

Rinse mouth.

Spillage DisposalSweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
Eye PreventionWear safety spectacles.
Fire PreventionNO open flames.
Inhalation RiskEvaporation at 20 °C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Toxicology

Exposure RoutesThe substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.
Signs and Symptoms · 2 items

Cough. Sore throat.

Redness.

Safety data

PPE
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
wgk
1
tsca
Yes
rtecs
GE7810000
hs_code
2918 15 00
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 8000 mg/kg

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

FDA Pharmacological Classification · 4 items

SODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE

Anti-coagulant [EPC]; Acidifying Activity [MoA]; Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC]; Decreased Coagulation Factor Activity [PE]; Calcium Chelating Activity [MoA]

TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE

Anti-coagulant [EPC]; Acidifying Activity [MoA]; Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC]; Calcium Chelating Activity [MoA]; Decreased Coagulation Factor Activity [PE]

MeSH Pharmacological Classification · 3 items

Agents that prevent BLOOD CLOTTING.

A chemical system that functions to control the levels of specific ions in solution. When the level of hydrogen ion in solution is controlled the system is called a pH buffer.

Substances capable of inhibiting, retarding or arresting the process of fermentation, acidification or other deterioration of foods.

Uses & manufacturing

Uses · 2 items

Used in blood collection (anticoagulant), photography, and food production (sequestering agent, emulsifier, and acidulant); [Merck Index] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]

Photographic Processing [Category: Other]

Household ProductsInformation on 307 consumer products that contain Sodium citrate dihydrate in the following categories is provided:
Use Classification · 2 items

EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Chelating Agents;Preservatives and Antioxidants;Processing Aids and Additives

Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern

Applications · 6 items

UsesIt can be used as Ph adjusting agents and emulsifying enhancers applied to jam, candy, jelly and ice cream; its combination with citric acid has an effect of alleviating tour; it also has effects on forming complex with metal ions. China rules that it can be applied to various types of food with appropriate usage according to the absolute necessity.It can be used as a food additive, as complex agent and buffering agent in electroplating industry; at the field of pharmaceutical industry, it is used for the manufacturing of anti-clotting drugs; and used as the detergent additives in light industry.It is used as the analysis agents used for chromatography analysis and can also used for preparing bacterial culture medium; moreover, it can also be applied into pharmaceutical industry.The product can be used for the flavoring processing of food, as stabilizers, buffers and deputy complex-forming agents in non-toxic electroplating industry; at pharmaceutical industry, it is used as anti-clotting agent, phlegm drugs and diuretics drugs. It can also be used in brewing, injection, newspaper and movies medicines.

UsesAnticoagulant for collection of blood. In photography; as sequestering agent to remove trace metals; as emulsifier, acidulant and sequestrant in foods.

UsesAn anticoagulant also used as a biological buffer

UsesTrisodium citrate dihydrate, is widely applied in food, beverages and fillers as a buffering, sequestering or an emulsifying agent. It used as an anticoagulant in blood transfusions, osmotic laxative, functional fluids, solvents cleaning, furnishing care products, laundry dishwashing products and cleaning automobile radiators.

UsesSodium citrate is chiefly used as a food additive, usually for flavor or as a preservative.

General DescriptionSodium citrate tribasic dihydrate is the tribasic dihydrate sodium salt of citric acid.

Suppliers50 total

国药集团化学试剂有限公司86-21-63210123 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
上海如吉生物科技发展有限公司+86-21-65211385-8001 36031160 · [email protected]
Jai Radhe Sales+(91)-(79)-26431096/65255722 · [email protected]
Syntechem Co.,Ltd[email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: The dihydrate of trisodium citrate.

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