tri-POTASSIUM CITRATE
tri-POTASSIUM CITRATE Extra Pure
Confirms to IP, BP
Short Name: tri-POTASSIUM CITRATE
Synonym: Citric acid tripotassium salt, Kalii citras, Potassium citrate tribasic
Basic Details
Article No.
LG3680
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99%
CAS No.
6100-05-6
HS Code
2918.1510
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White crystalline
Odour
Odorless
pH value
8 - 9.5
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
275 °C
Density [g/cm3]
1.98
Solubility in water [% weight]
Soluble in water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
-0.28
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Assay (by HClO4 titration; on dried basis)
99.0 - 100.5%
Appearance of solution
Passes test
Insoluble matter in water
Max 0.025%
Acidity or alkalinity
Passes test
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.005%
Oxalate (as C2H2O4)
Max 0.03%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.01%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.001%
Arsenic (As)
Max 0.0002%
Sodium (Na)
Max 0.3%
Readily carbonisable substance
Passes test
Water (H2O)
4.0 - 7.0%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols