CAS Registry Number: [18996-35-5]
Chemical Formula: C6H7O7Na
E-Number: E331
Legal Aspects
In Europe monosodium citrate is listed as a generally permitted food additive (E 331) and may be added to all foodstuffs, following the "quantum satis" principle, as long as no special regulation restricts the use.
In the USA, monosodium citrate is generally recognized as safe (self-affirmed GRAS) within the meaning of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and may be used in food and beverages in full compliance with the applicable Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
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