Monosodium Citrate

C₆H₇NaO₇

IUPAC: Monosodium dihydrogen citrate

CAS: 18996-35-5

概要

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

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 7 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 7 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

元素組成

C
33.7%
O
52.3%
Na
10.7%

用途

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

豆知識

  • 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+]

特性

タイプ
salt
状態
solid
モル質量
214.11 g/mol
溶解度
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

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).