Potassium citrate, tribasic, GR 99%+

Name: Potassium citrate, tribasic, GR 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014016

About Potassium citrate, tribasic, GR 99%+

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium citrate, tribasic (AR grade), an alkali metal compound registered under CAS number 6100-05-6 at a purity of ≥99%. Its molecular formula is C6H7K3O8 and its molecular weight is 324.41 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is tripotassium, 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate. Hydrate. Alternative names: Citric acid tripotassium salt and Potassium citrate tribasic monohydrate.

In its supplied form it is a white crystalline powder. Key physical data: a melting point of 275 °C (dec.) and a density of 1.98. Solubility: soluble in water. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Key uses span materials research and chemical synthesis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium citrate, tribasic, GR 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-014016
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	AR
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 (dec.)
Density	1.98
Solubility	Soluble in water
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 8
TPSA	142 Å²
Synonyms	Citric acid tripotassium salt, Potassium citrate tribasic monohydrate, 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

Extra Pure

Potassium citrate, tribasic, 99%

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

VQ-014015

Food Grade

Potassium citrate, tribasic, food grade (FCC)

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

VQ-047049

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, GR 99%+?

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

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

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

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

We supply Potassium citrate, tribasic, GR 99%+ in AR (≥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, GR 99%+?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium citrate, tribasic, GR 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, GR 99%+ be shipped internationally?

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