Sodium Citrate Dihydrate Powder FCC USP

Overview

Alkalinizing and buffering agent supplied as the dihydrate salt (CAS 6132-04-3; C6H5Na3O7·2H2O; MW 294.10). It occurs as an odorless white crystalline powder; freely soluble in water and practically insoluble in ethanol; slightly deliquescent in moist air and efflorescent in warm, dry air.

Key Applications & Uses

• ●Commonly compounded into oral solutions, oral suspensions, and topical or ophthalmic liquid preparations.