Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Tripotassium citrate (CAS: 866-84-2)?
Answer
Tripotassium citrate is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a stabilizer and pH controller. It also serves as a food additive to enhance flavor and preserve freshness. In industrial applications, it is used in water treatment and as a chelating agent. Additionally, it finds use in research for buffer solutions and metal ion sequestration.
About
CAS No
866-84-2
English Name
Tripotassium citrate
Molecular Formula
C6H5K3O7
Molecular Weight
306.39 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.[K+].[K+].[K+]
InChIKey
QEEAPRPFLLJWCF-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
