Potassium Citrate

Product Details

CasNo： 866-84-2

MF： C6H5K3O7

Appearance： powder

Delivery Time： 15 days

Packing： 25kg/bag

Purity： 90%

• Basic Information:
  • Chemical Formula: C6​H5​K3​O7​
  • Molecular Weight: 306.39
  • English Name: Potassium citrate
  • Synonyms: Tripotassium citrate; 2 - Hydroxy - 1,2,3 - propanetricarboxylic acid tripotassium salt
  • CAS No.: 866 - 84 - 2
  • EINECS No.: 212 - 755 - 5
• Physical Properties: It is a white or slightly yellow crystalline granule or powder. It is odorless, salty and cool in taste, and has deliquescence. It is easily soluble in water and almost insoluble in ethanol. The relative density is 1.98, and it melts and decomposes when heated to 230°C.
• Uses: In the food industry, it can be used as an acidity regulator, chelating agent, stabilizer, etc. In the pharmaceutical field, it can be used to control kidney stones or uric acid or cystine, and for the treatment of hypokalemia and alkalization of urine.
• Quality Standard: The food - grade potassium citrate complies with the standard GB 1886.74 - 2015.
• Handling and Storage:
  • Handling: Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
  • Storage: Keep the container closed when not in use. Store in a cool and dry place.