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Citric acid, Electrophoresis Grade, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals J6432222
Description
Citric acid is a starting point in the Krebs cycle and is a key intermediate in metabolism. It has anticoagulant activity; as a calcium chelator, it forms complexes that disrupt the tendency of blood to clot. It may be used to adjust pH and as a sequestering agent for the removal of trace metals.
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ApplicationsCitric acid is a starting point in the Krebs cycle and is a key intermediate in metabolism. It has anticoagulant activity; as a calcium chelator, it forms complexes that disrupt the tendency of blood to clot. It may be used to adjust pH and as a sequestering agent for the removal of trace metals.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Also soluble in alcohol and methanol. Insoluble in chloroform and benzene.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Citric acid | |
153°C to 154°C | |
White | |
MFCD00011669 | |
14,2326 | |
Soluble in water. Also soluble in alcohol and methanol. Insoluble in chloroform and benzene. | |
OC(=O)CC(O)(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O | |
192.12 | |
CHEBI:30769 | |
≥99.5% | |
1.665 | |
Odorless | |
Hygroscopic |
1.6 | |
77-92-9 | |
C6H8O7 | |
782061 | |
citric acid, citric acid, anhydrous, citro, anhydrous citric acid, citrate, aciletten, citretten, chemfill, hydrocerol a, 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy | |
KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid | |
311 | |
192.13 | |
Electrophoresis | |
100 g | |
Powder |
Chemical Identifiers
77-92-9 | |
192.12 | |
KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
311 | |
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid |
C6H8O7 | |
MFCD00011669 | |
citric acid, citric acid, anhydrous, citro, anhydrous citric acid, citrate, aciletten, citretten, chemfill, hydrocerol a, 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy | |
CHEBI:30769 | |
OC(=O)CC(O)(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H318-H335-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P501c
H319-H335-H500
EINECSNumber : 201-069-1
RTECSNumber : GE7350000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only