Trisodium citrate has the chemical formula of Na3C6H5O7. It is sometimes referred to simply as sodium citrate, though sodium citrate can refer to any of the three sodium salts of citric acid. It possesses a saline, mildly tart flavor. For this reason, citrates of certain alkaline and alkaline earth metals (e.g. sodium and calcium citrates) are commonly known as sour salt (occasionally citric acid is erroneously termed sour salt).
SODIUM CITRATE
Description
White Crystalline Powder Odourless
Solubility, Clarity & Colour of Solution
ClearIdentification
Test for Sodium & Citrate positive.
Acidity
Max. 0.5 ml. of 0.1 M NaOH
Arsenic Max. 2 ppm
Heavy Metals
Max.10 ppm
Chloride Max.100 ppm
Oxalate
Max.300 ppm
Water
11% to 13%
Assay as C6H5O7Na3 on anhydrous basis
99% to 101%