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Citric acid monohydrate, ACS, 99.0-102.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Citric acid monohydrate is used in the preparation of citrate buffer in platelets for intravital microscopy. It acts as a pH-control agent in foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals applications. It acts as an iron chelator. In animals, it improves the utilization of nutritional calcium. It is a useful buffer component for antigen and epitope unmasking. It is also used as an acidifier, a flavoring agent and a chelating agent.
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Specifications
| Color | White |
| Merck Index | 14,2326 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethanol and ether. Partially soluble in methanol,diethyl ether. Insoluble in n-octanol. |
| Formula Weight | 210.14 (192.13 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 99.0 to 102.0% |
| Grade | ACS |
| Density | 1.542 g/mL |
| Quantity | 2 kg |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Physical Form | Solid |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H319-H500 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338 |
| EINECSNumber | 201-069-1 |
| RTECSNumber | GE7810000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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