... together, also an anti-coagulant, a sequestering agent( sodium citrate attaches to calcium ions in water, keeping them ... from interfering with detergents and soaps).Sodium citrate, dihydrate Synonym: 2-Hydroxy-1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic ... 294.10 Properties: Colourless or white crystalline granular or crystalline powder, odourless, odourless; Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol ...