Potassium Citrate Nutrients Mineral Nutrition Dietary Supplements
Formula : C6H5K3O7·H2O
Molecular Weight : 324.4
CAS Number : 6100-05-6
Solubility: Soluble in water and Glycerinum but insoluble in alcohol.
Description
Sodium citrate anhydrous is derived from citric acid and is available in either free-flowing colorless granular or powder forms.It is odorless and freely soluble in water, but insoluble in alcohol.
Sodium citrate anhydrous may be used for the same applications as the widely used dihydrate salt,but can provide particular benefit in dry products where the absence of moisture and /or a long shelf life is required.
Specifications
ITEM | Specifications |
Appearance | White, free-flowing granules and fine powder,essentially free of foreign matter Odor N |
Odor | None |
Identification | Meet USP/ GB1886.74-2015 |
Assay(anhydrous basis) | 99.0 to 100.5% |
Loss on Drying | Maximum 6% |
Alkalinity | Meets USP/ GB1886.74-2015 |
Tartrate | Meets USP |
Heavy Metals | Maximum 10.0 ppm |
Lead | < 2ppm |
PH | 7.5-9.0 |
Details
Storage & Shelf Life:
Storage at room temperature in tightly sealed containers,away from extreme conditions of heat and humidity, is recommended.
This product is very stable and has been given a 2 year “best by ” date.It is recommended to retest after 2 years. It is suggested that all products be used on a “First-In First -Out “ basis.
Packaging:
In 25 kg multi-ply paper bags.
Regulatory Status:
This Food Additives complies with the compendial requirements of the U.S. Pharmacopeia and European pharmacopoeia .