Potassium Citrate
We are a manufacturer based in China, specializing in high-quality Potassium Citrate for industrial clients worldwide. Technical support and custom formulation available.
Category：Pharmaceutical Materials | Brand：MT
Factory Direct
7-30 Days Lead Time
MOQ: 100KG
Global Export
Introduction
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Potassium Citrate |
| CAS No. | 866-84-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₅K₃O₇ |
| Molecular Weight | 306.395 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder, odorless, with a cool, salty taste |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water and glycerol, insoluble in ethanol |
| Hygroscopicity | Slightly hygroscopic |
| Boiling Point | 309.6°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.187 g/cm³ |
| Primary Uses | |
| – Food Industry | Buffering agent, chelating agent, stabilizer, antioxidant, emulsifier, flavoring agent |
| – Pharmaceutical Industry | Treatment and prevention of hypokalemia, alkalinization of urine, prevention and treatment of urinary stones |
| Safety Information | |
| – ADI | No special provisions (FAO/WHO, 1994) |
| – Common Side Effects | Gastrointestinal irritation (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea) |
| – Severe Side Effects | Hyperkalemia (weakness, numbness, anxiety, confusion, difficulty breathing, arrhythmias) |
| Production Method | Neutralization of citric acid with potassium hydroxide or potassium bicarbonate |
| Regulatory Information | Approved for use in various foods in China without specific dosage limits |
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