POTASSIUM CITRATE

Potassium Citrate is used as a urinary alkalinizer, food additive, and buffering agent.

Specifications

Chemical Name

Tripotassium Citrate Monohydrate

Cas No

56100-05-6

Molecular Formula

K3C6H5O7Â·H2O

Molecular Weight

324.41 g/mol

Color Physical Form

White Crystalline Powder

Assay

99 â 101%

P H

7.5 â 9.0 (Standard Solution)

Heavy Metals

Max 10 ppm

Sodium

â¤ 0.3%

Chloride

â¤ 100 ppm

Oxalate

â¤ 300 ppm

Sulphates

â¤ 150 ppm

Water Content

4 â 7%

Usage

Pharmaceutical, Food, Laboratory

Used as a flavoring, stabilizing agent, and acidulant in the food industry.
Acts as an alkalizing agent for treatment of mild urinary tract infections such as cystitis.
Used as a pharmaceutical aid in veterinary practice.
Used in various pharmacopoeia preparations like potassium hydroxide solution, Cresol solution, and soap solutions.
Works as a buffer for beverages like juices (e.g., Real, R-cola).