CAS 68-04-2
Sodium Citrate
CAS 68-04-2C6H5Na3O7258.07 g/mol
Sodium Citrate, also known as trisodium citrate or anhydrous sodium citrate, is primarily used in the food and beverage industry as a buffering agent, acidity regulator, and preservative. It offers various characteristics that make it suitable for applications like food preservation and pharmaceutical formulations. With a molecular formula of C6H5Na3O7 and a CAS number of 68-04-2, Sodium Citrate is a versatile product widely sought across various sectors.
Main applicationFood preservation — acts as a preservative and promotes longer shelf life.
Sodium Citrate plays a crucial role in various sectors, especially food processing and pharmaceuticals, where its ability to regulate acidity and preserve quality is vital. By providing reliable buffering properties, it supports product consistency and consumer satisfaction, making it a critical ingredient in formulations across industries.
Also known as
- Sodium citrate
- TRISODIUM CITRATE
- Natrocitral
- Citrosodine
- Citric acid
- trisodium salt
- Trisodium citrate
- anhydrous
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 KG bags.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 68-04-2
- Chemical formula
- C6H5Na3O7
- Molecular weight
- 258.07 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White, odorless powder
- Melting Point
- >300 °C
- Solubility
- 29.4 g/L
- pH
- 7.5 - 9.0
Sodium Citrate is a trisodium salt derived from citric acid, presenting as a fine white powder. It is soluble in water, with a solubility of approximately 29.4 g/L at room temperature and a slightly alkaline pH around 8 in a 5% aqueous solution. This product is stable in ambient conditions, transitioning to an anhydrous form at 150 °C. Buyers should consider purity grade, sourcing a product that aligns with specific application requirements, particularly in food and pharmaceutical contexts, to ensure optimal performance.
Delivery
Sodium Citrate is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Food preservation — acts as a preservative and promotes longer shelf life.
- Buffering agent in pharmaceuticals — maintains pH levels in formulations.
- Acidity regulator in foods — prevents excessive acidity in processed foods.
- Electrolyte-replenishing agent — used in sports drinks to maintain electrolyte balance.
- As a food additive — enhances flavors and stabilizes emulsions.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances food shelf life by preventing spoilage.
- Maintains pH stability in pharmaceutical products, ensuring efficacy.
- Regulates acidity levels, improving taste and product quality in foods.
- Serves as an electrolyte supplement for improved hydration.
- Promotes emulsification, aiding in the stable blending of ingredients.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Sodium Citrate?
The CAS registry number for Sodium Citrate is 68-04-2. Its chemical formula is C6H5Na3O7, with a molecular weight of 258.07 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Sodium Citrate?
Sodium Citrate is also referred to as Sodium citrate, TRISODIUM CITRATE, Natrocitral, Citrosodine, Citric acid and trisodium salt. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Sodium Citrate is supplied?
Sodium Citrate is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Sodium Citrate look like?
Sodium Citrate is described as white, odorless powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Sodium Citrate used for?
Common applications include food preservation — acts as a preservative and promotes longer shelf life., buffering agent in pharmaceuticals — maintains pH levels in formulations., acidity regulator in foods — prevents excessive acidity in processed foods., electrolyte-replenishing agent — used in sports drinks to maintain electrolyte balance. and as a food additive — enhances flavors and stabilizes emulsions.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Sodium Citrate?
Sodium Citrate is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare and Cleaning & Detergents sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Sodium Citrate available in?
Available in 25 KG bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 6224pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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