... citrate, dihydrate Synonym: 2-Hydroxy-1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid Trisodium Salt CAS Number: 6132-04-3 Molecular Formula: C6H5Na3O7@2H2O ... as preservative in syrup manufactured goods, buffer acidity acid in cold drink, prevent acid in dairy products, used as binder in ... cheese and minced meat, acid coagulant in jeIlies and jam, emulsifier and stabilizer, in ...