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Potassium Citrate BP
Abstract:
Potassium citrate (also known as tripotassium citrate) is a potassium salt of citric acid with the molecular formula K3C6H5O7. It is a white, hygroscopic crystalline powder. It is odorless with a saline taste.
Use/Application:
As a food additive, potassium citrate is used to regulate acidity and is known as E number E332.
It is also used in many soft drinks as a buffering agent.
Identity
Chemical Name: Potassium Citrate
Mol. Formula: C6H5K3O7.H2O
Mol. Weight: 324.4 g/mol
CAS no.: 6100-05-6
Specifications:
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as a white or almost white, granular powder or transparent crystals, hygroscopic. |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) |
(a)It gives the reaction of citrates (b)It gives the reaction of potassium |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96%) |
| Appearance of solution | Solution is clear and colorless. |
| Acidity or alkalinity | Specified test. |
| Readily carbonisable substances | Specified test. |
| Chlorides | Not more than 50 ppm |
| Oxalates | Not more than 300 ppm |
| Sulfates | Not more than 150 ppm |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Sodium | Not more than 0.3% |
| Water | 4.0% to 7.0% |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5% calculated on anhydrous basis |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
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