Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate

Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is a sodium salt of citric acid with the chemical formula C6H9Na3O9 and molecular weight 294.10 g/mol. It appears as a white crystalline powder, odorless, freely soluble in water, and stable under normal storage conditions. It has mild alkaline buffering and chelating properties.
In terms of uses and applications, Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is widely used in the food and beverage industry as an acidity regulator, emulsifying salt, preservative aid, and flavor stabilizer. It is common in processed cheese, beverages, jams, and confectionery. In the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, it is used as an anticoagulant in blood collection and as a buffering agent. It is also used in detergents, cosmetics, and water treatment for metal ion control. Additionally, it serves in laboratory reagents and industrial cleaning formulations requiring pH control and sequestration.