Potassium Citrate USP
Abstract
Potassium Citrate also known as tripotassium citrate is the potassium salt of citric acid. It is used as a food additive and is known by the E number E332.
Use/Application
Potassium Citrate is used as a non irritating diuretic, to treat or manage gout and arrhythmia and to treat kidney stones. It is also used in many soft drinks as a buffering agent.
Identity
Chemical Name: Potassium Citrate
Mol. Formula: C6H5K3O7.H2O
Mol. Weight: 324.41 g/mol
CAS No.: 6100-05-6
General Specifications
| Test | Specification…USP |
| Characters | It occurs as a transparent crystals or white granular powder |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) |
(a)It gives the reaction of citrate (b)It gives the reaction of potassium |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, very slightly soluble in alcohol. |
| Tartrate | Specified test. No crystalline precipitate is formed |
| Alkalinity | Specified Test |
| Loss on drying | 3.0% to 6.0% |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Residual Solvents | Meets the requirements |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5%, calculated on the dried 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.
Other
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
