Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Potassium 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate hydrate (3:1:1) (CAS: 6100-05-6)?
Answer
Potassium 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate hydrate (3:1:1) (CAS: 6100-05-6) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a stabilizer and excipient, in the food industry as an acidulant, and in research for buffer solutions and chemical synthesis. It also finds applications in industrial processes involving metal chelation and pH control. Its versatility makes it valuable in applications requiring controlled reactivity and solubility.
About
CAS No
6100-05-6
English Name
Potassium 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate hydrate (3:1:1)
Molecular Formula
C6H7K3O8
Molecular Weight
324.41 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.O.[K+].[K+].[K+]
InChIKey
PJAHUDTUZRZBKM-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
