(Buffering Agent / Chelating Agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Sodium Citrate known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of high-quality Sodium Citrate, meeting the highest standards for performance and consistency.
Application: MOLCIT® Na is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations, including tablets, capsules, powders, oral solutions, syrups, injections and effervescent preparations. It functions as a buffering agent and pH-adjusting agent to maintain formulation stability, improve compatibility of active ingredients and support consistent product performance.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 6132-04-3 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C6H5Na3O7.2H2O |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 294.1 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - IP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as white, granular crystals or a white, crystalline powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) It gives the reaction of citrates. (B) It gives the reactions of sodium. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol (95%) and in ether. |
| 4 | Appearance of solution | Solution S is clear and colourless. |
| 5 | Acidity or alkalinity | Not more than 0.5 ml of 0.05 M sulphuric acid or 0.1 M sodium hydroxide is required. |
| 6 | Arsenic | Not more than 2 ppm. |
| 7 | Heavy metals | Not more than 10 ppm. |
| 8 | Chlorides | Not more than 100 ppm. |
| 9 | Oxalate | Not more than 300 ppm. |
| 10 | Sulfates | Not more than 150 ppm. |
| 11 | Tartrates | No crystalline precipitate is formed. |
| 12 | Readily carbonisable substances | The solution is not more intensely coloured than reference solution YS2 or GYS2. |
| 13 | Water | Not less than 11.0% and not more than 13.0%. |
| 14 | Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% (anhydrous substance). |
MOLCIT® Na is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum Packing with double PE Liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserved in tight containers.
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