Lab Chemical
Tri SODIUM CITRATE AR DIHYDRATE
SKU: RXSOL-60-6605-780
Sodium citrate dihydrate is the dihydrate of trisodium citrate. It has a role as an anticoagulant. It contains a sodium citrate. Sodium salts of citric acid that are used as buffers and food preservatives.
Application
Sodium citrate dihydrate (C6H5Na3O7•2H2O) is the sodium salt of citric acid combined with 2 water molecules. It has a sour taste similar to citric acid, and is salty as well. It is often used as a food preservative, and as a flavoring in the food industry. In the pharmaceutical industry it is used to control pH.
Dosage
CITRIC ACID; SODIUM CITRATE (SIH trik AS id; SOE dee um SIH trayt) makes blood and urine more alkaline or less acidic. This helps prevent some kidney stones. It is also used to treat metabolic acidosis, a condition in some people with kidney problems.
