Tri-Potassium citrate monohydrate

 
Chemical Formula: C₆H₇K₃O₈

Molecular Weight: 324.41

CAS Number: 6100-05-6

Description: Tri-potassium citrate monohydrate USP, White/clear crystalline powder, ≥99.0% (perchloric acid titration after drying)

Tri-potassium citrate monohydrate is the common tribasic potassium salt of citric acid, also known as potassium citrate. It is produced by complete neutralisation of citric acid with a high purity potassium source and subsequent crystallisation. In pharmaceuticals it is used as potassium source and as active ingredient to treat urinary duct stones. When added to oral care products, tripotassium citrate is the active ingredient to reduce the sensitivity of the teeth. Potassium citrate is used in beverages, foods, and oral pharmaceutical formulations as a buffering and alkalizing agent. It is also used as a sequestering agent and as a therapeutic agent to alkalinize the urine and to relieve the painful irritation caused by cystitis.