Sodium Citrate
- Chemical Formula: Na₃C₆H₅O<0xE2><0x82><0x87> (can be anhydrous or dihydrate)
- Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules
- Odor: Odorless
- Taste: Saline, slightly tart
- Purity: Varies by grade, typically ranging from 99% to 99.5% or higher
- Molecular Weight: 258.07 g/mol (anhydrous)
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol
- pH (5% solution): 7.5 - 9.0