Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99%

Name: Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014015

About Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium citrate, tribasic in Extra Pure grade, an alkali metal compound registered under CAS number 6100-05-6 at a purity of 99%. Formula C6H7K3O8, molecular weight 324.41 g/mol. The IUPAC name is tripotassium, 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate. Hydrate. Alternative names: Citric acid tripotassium salt and Tripotassium citrate.

The material typically appears as a white crystalline powder. Key physical data: a melting point of 275 °C and a density of 1.98. Solubility: soluble in water. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is commonly used for pharmaceutical synthesis, food and flavour applications and cosmetics and personal care. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

We offer Potassium citrate, tribasic in 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical synthesis
Food & flavour applications
Cosmetics & personal care

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-014015
CAS Number	6100-05-6
IUPAC name	tripotassium;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;hydrate
Molecular formula	C₆H₇K₃O₈
Molecular weight	324.41 g/mol
Exact mass	323.9052
Grade	Extra Pure
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29181510
InChIKey	PJAHUDTUZRZBKM-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES	C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.O.[K+].[K+].[K+]
PubChem CID	2735208

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Melting point	275 °C
Density	1.98
Solubility	Soluble in water
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 8
TPSA	142 Å²
Synonyms	Citric acid tripotassium salt, Tripotassium citrate, Potassium citrate monohydrate, Kalii citras, K-cit-v, INS-332(II), E-332(II), Effercitrate, Potassium-cit, Kali Citricum, Pot cit, Pot cit eff

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 6100-05-6

Food Grade

Potassium citrate, tribasic, food grade (FCC)

CAS: 6100-05-6
Formula: C₆H₇K₃O₈
MW: 324.41 g/mol

VQ-047049

AR

Potassium citrate, tribasic, GR 99%+

CAS: 6100-05-6
Formula: C₆H₇K₃O₈
MW: 324.41 g/mol

VQ-014016

IP

Potassium citrate, tribasic, IP

CAS: 6100-05-6
Formula: C₆H₇K₃O₈
MW: 324.41 g/mol

VQ-046577

IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.…

Potassium citrate, tribasic, IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR

CAS: 6100-05-6
Formula: C₆H₇K₃O₈
MW: 324.41 g/mol

VQ-047223

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99% is 6100-05-6. It is also known as Citric acid tripotassium salt, Tripotassium citrate, Potassium citrate monohydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99%?

Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99% has the molecular formula C6H7K3O8 and a molecular weight of 324.41 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99% can I order?

We supply Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99% in Extra Pure (99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.