Potassium Citrate

Uses of Product :

  • Used to make urine less acidic by helping the kidneys get rid of uric acid, thereby helping to prevent gout and kidneystones.

Technical Details
CAS No 6100-05-6
Mol. Formula C6H5K3O7 • H2O
Mol. Weigh 324.42
Category Anticoagulant
Specification Details
Description White or almost white, granular powder or transparent crystals; odourless; hygroscopic
Solubility Very soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol
Appearance of solution 10% aqueous solution is clear and colourless
Acidity or Alkalinity Passes as per Pharmacopoeia
Sodium Not more than 0.3 % w/w
Chlorides Passes as per Pharmacopoeia
Sulphates Passes as per Pharmacopoeia
Heavy metals Passes as per Pharmacopoeia
Arsenic Passes as per Pharmacopoeia
Oxalates Passes as per Pharmacopoeia
Readily carbonisable substances Passes as per Pharmacopoeia
Tartrate Passes as per Pharmacopoeia
Loss on drying / Water Between 4.0 and 6.0 % w/w
Assay Between 99.0 and 100.5 % w/w
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