Compound Q&A
What is Triammonium citrate (CAS: 3458-72-8)?
Answer
Triammonium citrate is a salt composed of three ammonia molecules and one citric acid molecule, with the chemical formula (NH4)3C6H5O7. It is a white, water-soluble powder commonly used in various industrial and pharmaceutical applications. As a trivalent cation, it exhibits buffering properties and is often employed in formulations requiring pH regulation. Its CAS number is 3458-72-8.
About
CAS No
3458-72-8
English Name
Triammonium citrate
Molecular Formula
C6H17N3O7
Molecular Weight
243.22 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.[NH4+].[NH4+].[NH4+]
InChIKey
YWYZEGXAUVWDED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
