Description

Sodium Hydrocitrate is a specialized organic salt derived from citric acid, offering unique chelating and buffering properties. This compound is valued for its ability to stabilize formulations and control metal ion activity in complex systems. It serves as a critical functional ingredient for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and personal care industries seeking reliable performance and regulatory compliance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Acts as a stabilizing agent and buffering component in injectable solutions, tablets, and topical preparations.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a sequestrant and pH regulator to enhance flavor stability and shelf-life in various food products and soft drinks.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a chelating agent in creams, lotions, and shampoos to improve product stability and efficacy.
• Industrial Cleaning: Incorporated into detergent and cleaning formulations for its water-softening and scale-inhibiting properties.
• Technical Applications: Serves as a processing aid and intermediate in various chemical synthesis and manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Hydrocitrate
CAS No.	55306-23-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Hydroxycitric Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Hydroxycitrate; Trisodium Hydroxycitrate; 1,2-Dihydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid Sodium Salt; HCA Sodium Salt; Garcinia cambogia extract sodium salt; Citrin® (associated extract); (-)-Hydroxycitric Acid Trisodium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sodium Hydrocitrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency for our B2B partners. We can support compliance with relevant standards such as FCC for food-grade applications or in-house pharmacopeial guidelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and flow properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
pH (5% Solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details
Microbiological Control	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.