| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
CITRATE | [CAS]
13754-17-1 | [Synonyms]
CITRATE
Citric acid triion
Citric acid trianion
3-Hydroxy-3,4-dicarboxybutanoate
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate
2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acidanion | [Molecular Formula]
C6H5O7-3 | [MOL File]
13754-17-1.mol | [Molecular Weight]
189.1 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Definition]
A chelating agent that is a salt or ester of citric acid
and a base. It is a key intermediate in metabolism
and is an acid compound found in citrus fruits. | [Uses]
Food additives, in pharmaceuticals, household
detergents, anticoagulants. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
13754-17-1 |
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