Name:sodium citrate

Synonyms :trisodium citrate; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid trisodium salt

Molecular Structure :

Molecular Formula:C₆H₅Na₃O₇

Molecular Weight:258.07

CAS Registry Number:68-04-2

EINECS:200-675-3

Sodium citrate usually refers to trisodium citrate, though it can refer to any of the sodium salts of citric acid:

Monosodium citrate

Disodium citrate

Trisodium citrate

Trisodium citrate is employed as a flavoring agent in certain varieties of club soda.

Sodium citrate is an ingredient in Benedict's reagent.

 Sodium citrate is used by Canadian Blood Services as an anticoagulant during apheresis. The saline compound is added in small amounts to blood collected from a donor and is included in the blood returned at the end of each cycle to avoid premature clotting.

Sodium citrate is a product of the chemical reaction Alka Seltzer produces when it comes in contact with water.

Sodium citrate is used in the relief of cystitis in women, its effect is to make the urine less acidic and therefore provide pain relief. Its is not recommended for children or men.