Potassium dihydrogen citrate hydrate, 99% (dry basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Potassium dihydrogen citrate hydrate is used as a buffering agent and a chelating agent. It is used as an alkalizing agent in the renal function. It is found that it increases the bone density, thereby used in research experiments related to the treatment of osteoporosis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 866-83-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H7KO7
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 230.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00036472
• InChI Key: WKZJASQVARUVAW-UHFFFAOYNA-M
• Synonym: potassium dihydrogen citrate
• PubChem CID: 73896894
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;potassium
• SMILES: [K+].OC(=O)CC(O)(CC([O-])=O)C(O)=O

• Physical Form: Chunks and/or Powder
• Quantity: 2 kg
• Beilstein: 4772973
• Merck Index: 14,7624
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol
• Formula Weight: 230.22 (Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Assay: (dry basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium dihydrogen citrate hydrate

RUO – Research Use Only