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Disodium citrate

Names
IUPAC name disodium hydrogen 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Other names Citrato ácido de sódio
Identifiers
CAS Number	144-33-2
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	10701794
ECHA InfoCard	100.005.113
E number	E331ii (antioxidants, ...)
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID50889423
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-3Key: CEYULKASIQJZGP-UHFFFAOYSA-K InChI=1/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-3Key: CEYULKASIQJZGP-DFZHHIFOAJ
SMILES ..O=C()CC(O)(CC(=O))C()=O
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H6Na2O7
Molar mass	236.087 g·mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Y verify (what is  ?) Infobox references

Disodium citrate, or disodium hydrogen citrate, is a sodium acid salt of citric acid (sodium citrate) with the chemical formula Na₂HC₆H₅O₇, or Na₂H(C₃H₅O(COO)₃). 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.

As Medicine

May be prescribed to patients, to alleviate discomfort, suffering from Urinary tract Infection.

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