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Citric acid, Electrophoresis Grade, 99.5+%
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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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.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Also soluble in alcohol and methanol. Insoluble in chloroform and benzene.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| pH | 1.6 |
| Melting Point | 153°C to 154°C |
| Color | White |
| Beilstein | 782061 |
| Merck Index | 14,2326 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Also soluble in alcohol and methanol. Insoluble in chloroform and benzene. |
| Formula Weight | 192.13 |
| Percent Purity | ≥99.5% |
| Grade | Electrophoresis |
| Density | 1.665 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H319-H335-H500 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H318-H335-H315 Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 201-069-1 |
| RTECSNumber | GE7350000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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