Trisodium Citrate (CAS 6132-04-3) – Multi-Purpose Salt and Chelator

🧪 CAS Number: 6132-04-3

🌟 Product Description

Trisodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. It is colorless, odorless, and crystalline. Used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications as a buffer, chelating agent, and stabilizer.

🏭 Applications

🥤 Food additive (E331)

💊 Pharmaceutical formulations

🧴 Cosmetic products

🧪 Chemical and metalworking industry

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless crystalline powder

Odor: Odorless

Formula: C6H5Na3O7·2H2O

Molecular Weight: 294.10 g/mol

Density (20 °C): ~1.76 g/cm³

Solubility: Fully soluble in water

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in dry, cool, and well-ventilated areas. Protect from moisture due to hygroscopic nature.

🔑 Keywords

trisodium citrate, CAS 6132-04-3, food additive, buffer, chelator

📛 Other Names

Sodium Citrate, Citrosodina