Sodium citrate
CAS number: 68-04-2; 18996-35-5
Synonyms: Monosodium citrate anhydrous; Monosodium-2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate; Sodium dihydrogen citrate; Sodium citrate primary
Industry claims used in: evaporated milk, general purpose food additive, cheese, baked goods, breakfast cereals, fats and oils, fruit juices, and non-alcoholic beverages
Possible physical or functional effects: Antioxidants; Curing and pickling agents; pH control agents; Sequestrants; Stabilizers and thickeners
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: Heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes