Monosodium Citrate

C₆H₇NaO₇

IUPAC: Monosodium dihydrogen citrate

CAS: 18996-35-5

Overview

Monosodium citrate is a food additive used as an acidity regulator and sequestrant. It is commonly used in beverages and gelatin desserts.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 7 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 7 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×7
3.3%
C
Carbon ×6
33.7%
O
Oxygen ×7
52.3%
Na
Sodium ×1
10.7%

Uses

  • • Acidity regulator (E331i)
  • • Beverage additive
  • • Sequestrant
  • • Emulsifier

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Widely used in soft drinks to provide a tart taste while buffering the pH

Structure

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)O)O.[Na+]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
214.11 g/mol
Solubility
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
214.0089
TPSA
135.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
7
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
14
Complexity
251.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monosodium Citrate?
Monosodium Citrate (C₆H₇NaO₇) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Monosodium dihydrogen citrate.
What is the molecular weight of Monosodium Citrate?
Monosodium Citrate has a molar mass of 214.11 g/mol.
What state is Monosodium Citrate at room temperature?
Monosodium Citrate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Monosodium Citrate organic or inorganic?
Monosodium Citrate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Monosodium Citrate?
Monosodium Citrate (C₆H₇NaO₇) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).