Potassium Citrate EP/BP
| Product Name: | Potassium Citrate EP/BP |
| Product Formula: | C6H5K3O7.H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 324.4 |
| CAS Number: | 6100-05-6 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | White or almost white, granular powder or transparent crystals, hygroscopic. | EP/BP |
| 2 | Solubility | Very soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96%) | EP/BP |
| 3 | Identification: A. Reaction of citrates B. Reaction for potassium |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
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| 4 | Appearance of solution | Clear and colorless | EP/BP |
| 5 | Acidity or alkalinity | Shall pass the test | EP/BP |
| 6 | Readily carbonisable substances | Shall pass the test | EP/BP |
| 7 | Chlorides | Max. 50 ppm | EP/BP |
| 8 | Oxalates | Max. 300 ppm | EP/BP |
| 9 | Sulphates | Max. 150 ppm | EP/BP |
| 10 | Heavy metals | Max. 10 ppm | EP/BP |
| 11 | Sodium | Max. 0.30 % | EP/BP |
| 12 | Water | 4.0 % to 7.0 % | EP/BP |
| 13 | Assay as C6H5K3O7 (On anhydrous substance) | 99.0 % to 101.0 % | EP/BP |
Storage: Store in a well-closed container at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, protected from direct sunlight and Moisture, unless otherwise specified.
Retest Period: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
