CAS : 6100-05-6
MDL : MFCD00150442
EINECS : 212-755-5
Other name :
Citric acid tripotassium salt monohydratePotassium citrate tribasic monohydrate
Chemical Properties
Formula : K3C6H5O7•H2O
Formula weight : 324.42 (306.41anhy)
Melting Point : 230° dec.
Density : 1.98
Sensitivity : Ambient temperatures.
Form : Lump/granular
Solubility : Soluble in water (640 mg/ml at 25°C), and glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol.
Applications
It is used in the laboratory as a buffering agent and chelator. In renal function studies, potassium citrate is used as an alkanizing agent where the citric acid is a metabolic substrate in renal cells. Studies have shown that potassium citrate may increase bone density, it is therefore used in research experiments related to the treatment of osteoporosis.
Grade Specifications
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Merck : 14,7623
| Pakage | 2500g, 500g |
|---|---|
| brand | Alfa Aesar |
