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Tripotassium Citrate

Potassium citrate (also known as tripotassium citrate) is a potassium salt of citric acid with the molecular formula K3C6H5O7. It is a white, hygroscopic crystalline powder. It is odorless with a saline taste.
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TRIPOTASSIUM CITRATE

General Information:

CAS No.:6100-05-6

Molecular Formula:C₆H₅K₃O₇

Molecular Weight:306.395

HS code:2918150000

Standards: BP/USP/FCC/E322(ii)

Density: 1.187 g/cm³

Boiling point: 309.6℃

Flash point: 155.2℃

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Solubility: Soluble in water and glycerin, insoluble in ethanol

Description:

Potassium citrate (also known as tripotassium citrate) is a potassium salt of citric acid with the molecular formula K3C6H5O7. It is a white, hygroscopic crystalline powder. It is odorless with a saline taste.

Applications:

Food industry

As acidity regulator, stabilizer and coagulant, quality improver, etc. Potassium citrate as an acidic flavoring: used in canning, fruit juice, wine and confectionery

Pharmaceutical industry

Potassium citrate is the most commonly used drug to prevent calculi. Potassium citrate prevents body joint pain and so on

Agriculture

It can be made into efficient compound fertilizer

Industry

Potassium citrate has a washing effect because it prevents contaminants from sticking to the fabric. It is commonly used in the textile industry.Also used for decoloring.

Specification

TEST ITEM	TEST STANDARD (BP 2010)
Description	White, hygroscopic, granular powder or transparent crystals
Identification	Passes test
Solubility	Very soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 per cent)
Appearance of solution	Clear and colorless
Assay(on anhydrous basis), %	99.0 — 101.0
Chlorides , ≤ ppm	50
Heavy metals(as Pb), ≤ ppm	10
Sodium, ≤%	0.3
Oxalates, ≤%	0.03
Sulphates, ≤%	0.015
Acidity or Alkalinity	Passes test
Readily carbonisable substances	Not deeper than standard
Loss on drying, %	4.0-7.0