Citric acid, Anhydrous Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard, MilliporeSigma™ Supelco™

Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards.Citric acid is a common ingredient in pharmaceutical formulations. It finds use in antacids and dentrifices because of the effervescent effect it generates upon combination with carbonates or bicarbonates. Citric acid may also be used as a buffering agent and it assists in the dispersion of suspensions in order to ensure the stability of the active ingredients and enhance the efficacy of antioxidants. Featured Industries: Pharmaceutical (small molecule)