Potassium citrate (also known as tripotassium citrate) is a potassium salt of citric acid with the molecular formula C6H5K3O7. It is a white, hygroscopic crystalline powder. It is odorless with a saline taste. It contains 38.3% potassium by mass. In the monohydrate form it is highly hygroscopic and deliquescent. As a food additive, potassium citrate is used to regulate acidity and is known as E number E332. Medicinally, it may be used to control kidney stones derived from either uric acid or cystine.
Product Name
Potassium Citrate
CAS
866-84-2
Appearance
White Crystal or crystalline powder
MF
C6H5K3O7
MW
306.39
Purity
99%
Shelf Life
2 Years
·Acidity regulator, chelating agent, stabilizer, etc. Potassium citrate can be used in all kinds of food according to the requirements of production. Medically, it can be used to control uric acid or cystine from or kidney stones, for prevention and treatment of hypokalemia and alkalization of urine.
· In the food industry as a buffer, chelating agent, stabilizer, antioxidant, emulsifier, flavoring agent, etc.
· Potassium citrate can also be used in milk and dairy products jelly jam meat canned hydrogel snacks, cheese emulsification citrus preservation
· In the pharmaceutical industry for hypokalemia and potassium deficiency and alkalization of urine.