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Disodium hydrogen citrate sesquihydrate

SKU 10517053 CAS 6132-05-4 C6H6Na2O7•1.5H2O MW 263.11 In stock Bulk quantities on request

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Disodium hydrogen citrate sesquihydrate is a buffering agent and chelating agent used in pharmaceuticals, food, and laboratory applications. It is a white, crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C6H6Na2O7•1.5H2O and a molecular weight of 263.11 g/mol. It is stable at ambient temperatures and has no signal word. Molekula supplies Disodium hydrogen citrate sesquihydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Specifications

Property Value
Appearance White to off-white powder
Identification Conforms to reference
Assay 99.0 - 101.5 %
Heavy Metals (Pb) ≤0.001%
Arsenic (As) ≤0.0003%
Average particle size ≥99.5% PASS 80 to 120 mesh
Oxalate (Oxalic acid) ≤0.4%
pH (3% aq. sol.) 4.9 - 5.2 microbial limits
Total aerobic and yeasts ≤3000cfu/g
E. Coli and Salmonella Absent

Storage & handling

Property Value
Storage Temperature Ambient
Acidity Neutral

Identification

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SKU 10517053
CAS Number 6132-05-4
IUPAC Name tetrasodium;bis(3-carboxy-3-hydroxypentanedioate);trihydrate
Molecular Formula C6H6Na2O7•1.5H2O
Molecular Weight 263.11
Exact Mass 526.0135
SMILES C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)O)O.C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)O)O.O.O.O.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey HGPVLOQNBSHYEI-UHFFFAOYSA-J
InChI InChI=1S/2C6H8O7.4Na.3H2O/c2*7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;;;;;;;/h2*13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);;;;;3*1H2/q;;4*+1;;;/p-4
PubChem CID 2724527
REACH Code Y113
HTS Code 29181550
Tariff Code 2918150090

Safety & GHS

Precautionary statements

  • P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

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Synonyms

  • 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, disodium salt, hydrate (2:3)
  • 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt, hydrate (2:4:3)
  • Citric acid, disodium salt, sesquihydrate
  • Disodium citrate sesquihydrate
  • Disodium hydrogen citrate 1.5 H2O
  • Sodium citrate dibasic sesquihydrate
  • Sodium hydrogencitrate sesquihydrate
  • Tetrasodium, 3-carboxy-3-hydroxypentanedioate, trihydrate

Frequently asked questions

What is disodium hydrogen citrate sesquihydrate commonly used for?

It is primarily used as a buffering agent in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage applications, and as a mild acidity regulator in cosmetics.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of disodium hydrogen citrate sesquihydrate?

The formula is **C₆H₆Na₂O₇•1.5H₂O**, and the molecular weight is **263.11 g/mol**.

How should disodium hydrogen citrate sesquihydrate be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place at ambient temperature, away from moisture and strong oxidizing agents.

What grades or purity levels does Molekula supply for this product?

We supply **pharmaceutical-grade (USP/EP/JP)** and **food-grade (FDA-compliant)** disodium hydrogen citrate sesquihydrate.

Can Molekula supply disodium hydrogen citrate sesquihydrate in bulk quantities?

Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (e.g., 25kg drums, 500kg totes) for industrial and commercial customers.

What documentation is provided with an order of disodium hydrogen citrate sesquihydrate?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.

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