Customization: | Available |
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CAS No.: | 6100-05-6 |
Formula: | K3c6h5o7 ·H2O |
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Potassium Citrate is a potassium salt of citric acid with the molecular formula C6H5K3O7.
Potassium Citrate is a white, slightly hygroscopic crystalline powder.
Potassium Citrate is odorless with a saline taste.
As a food additive, potassium citrate is used to regulate acidity and is known as E number E332.
Medicinally, Potassium Citrate may be used to control kidney stones derived from either uric acid or cystine.
Items | Standard |
Description | White, hygroscopic, granular powder or transparent crystals |
Identification | Passes test |
Appearance of solution | Clear and colourless |
Assay | 99.0%-101.0% |
Chloride | ≤50ppm |
Heavy metals (As Pb) | ≤10ppm |
Sodium | ≤0.3% |
Oxalates | ≤0.03% |
Sulphates | ≤0.015% |
Acidity or Alkalinity | Passes test |
Readily carbonization | Not deeper than standard |
Loss on drying | 4.0%-7.0% |