1. Chemical name: potassium citrate; potassium 2-hydroxypropane-1, 2, 3-tricarboxylate; potassium citrate
2. Molecular formula: K3C6H5O7 ·H2O
3. Molecular weight: 324.41
4. CAS: 6100-05-6
5. Performance: Transparent crystal or white coarse powder, odorless. It has a cool and salty taste. Easily deliquescent, soluble in water or glycerin, almost insoluble in ethanol. Relative density 1.98. Melts and decomposes when heated to 230°C.
6. Uses: Used as buffers, chelating agents, stabilizers, antioxidants, emulsifiers, flavorings, etc. in the food industry. It can be used for milk and dairy products, jelly, jam, meat, canned hydrogel snacks, emulsification of cheese, preservation of citrus, etc. Used in the pharmaceutical industry for hypokalemia and potassium deficiency and for alkalizing urine.
7. Packaging: Lined with polyethylene plastic bag, outer composite plastic woven bag, net weight of each bag is 25kg.
8. Storage and transportation: This product should be stored in a dry, ventilated and clean warehouse. When loading and transporting, it should be packed with care to prevent damage to the packaging, moisture and heat. During transportation, it should be protected from rain and moisture, and should be separated from toxic substances.
Product Description
Product Description Of Food Ingredient Food Grade Potassium Citrate CAS No. 866-84-2:
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.
Specification:
| 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% |
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