Potassium Citrate IP
| Product Name: | Potassium Citrate IP |
| Product Formula: | C6H5K3O7.H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 324.41 |
| CAS Number: | 6100-05-6 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White granular crystals or a crystalline powder; odorless; hygroscopic | IP |
| 2 | Solubility | Very soluble in water, soluble in glycerin; practically insoluble in ethanol (95 %) | IP |
| 3 | Identification: A. Reactions of potassium salts B. Reactions of Citrates |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
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| 4 | Appearance of solution | Clear and colorless | IP |
| 5 | Acidity or alkalinity | Shall pass the test | IP |
| 6 | Arsenic | Not more than 2 ppm | IP |
| 7 | Heavy metals | Not more than 10 ppm | IP |
| 8 | Sodium | Not more than 0.3 % | IP |
| 9 | Chlorides | Not more than 100 ppm | IP |
| 10 | Oxalate | Not more than 300 ppm | IP |
| 11 | Sulphates | Not more than 150 ppm | IP |
| 12 | Readily carbonisable substances | Shall pass the test | IP |
| 13 | Water | 4.0 % - 7.0 % | IP |
| 14 | Assay as C6H5K3O7 (On anhydrous substance) | 99.0 % - 101.0 % | IP |
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.
