Disodium citrate explained

Disodium citrate, also known as disodium hydrogen citrate, (Neo-Alkacitron) and sesquihydrate, is an acid salt of citric acid with the chemical formula .^[1] It is used as an antioxidant in food and 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.

Uses

Food

It is used as an antioxidant in food and to improve the effects of other antioxidants.^[2] 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 can also be used as a thickening agent or stabilizer.^[3]

Manufacturing

Disodium citrate can also be used as an ingredient in household products that remove stains.^[4]

Health

Disodium citrate may be used in patients to alleviate discomfort from urinary-tract infections.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: PubChem . Disodium citrate . 2022-08-30 . pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov . en.
2. Web site: Alkarate from Macleods: Disodium Hydrogen Citrate . drugsupdate.com . 2013-04-20 . 2020-07-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200725080700/https://www.drugsupdate.com/brand/generic/Disodium%20Hydrogen%20Citrate/36902 . dead .
3. Web site: PubChem . Disodium citrate . 2022-08-30 . pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov . en.
4. Web site: PubChem . Disodium citrate . 2022-09-19 . pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov . en.
5. Web site: OTC Treatment . 2016-04-19 . 2018-07-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180728002859/https://glowpink.com/blog/cital-syrup/ . dead .
6. Web site: Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup . 2022-09-26 . labeling.pfizer.com.