Monosodium Citrate

AKA: 18996-35-5, Sodium dihydrogen citrate, Sodium citrate monobasic, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, Monosodium salt, Sodium salt (1:1), E 331I
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginDerived from citric acid, a weak organic acid typically produced from corn or sugarcane through fermentation. Synthesized by neutralizing citric acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate to form the monosodium salt.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid, Monodium Salt
Formula
C6H7NaO7
Mol. Weight
214.10
CAS #
18996-35-5
Form
Liquid
State
Dry Powder; Liquid; Other Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Buffering
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Maintains optimal pH
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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