Disodium citrate

Disodium citrate

Names
IUPAC name Disodium hydrogen 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Identifiers
CAS Number	144-33-2 Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	8606 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.005.113
EC Number	205-623-3
PubChem CID	8950
InChI InChI=1S/C6H8O7.2Na/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;;/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);;/q;2*+1/p-2 Key: CEYULKASIQJZGP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)O)O.[Na+].[Na+]
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H6Na2O7
Molar mass	236.09 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Disodium citrate, more properly, disodium hydrogen citrate, is an acid salt of citric acid with the chemical formula Na₂C₆H₆O₇. It is used as an antioxidant in food as well as to improve the effects of other antioxidants. It is also used as an acidity regulator and sequestrant. Typical products include gelatin, jam, sweets, ice cream, carbonated beverages, milk powder, wine, and processed cheeses.

Disodium citrate may be used in patients to alleviate discomfort from urinary tract infections.