Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate

Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is the dihydrated form of trisodium citrate, a sodium salt of citric acid with two molecules of water attached; its chemical formula is approximately Na₃C₆H₅O₇·2H₂O. It is commonly used as a buffering agent to regulate acidity in foods and beverages, an emulsifier and sequestrant to bind metal ions and improve stability, a food additive and preservative, and an ingredient in pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.