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Citric acid, Electrophoresis Grade, 99.5+%

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Product Code. 15476319

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar J64322.36

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Description

CAS: 77-92-9 | C6H8O7 | 192.12 g/mol

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
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.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 77-92-9
Molecular Formula C6H8O7
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 192.12
MDL Number MFCD00011669
InChI Key KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym citric acid, citric acid, anhydrous, citro, anhydrous citric acid, citrate, aciletten, citretten, chemfill, hydrocerol a, 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy
PubChem CID 311
ChEBI CHEBI:30769
IUPAC Name 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
SMILES OC(=O)CC(O)(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O

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
Quantity 500 g
Odor Odorless
Physical Form Powder
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Chemical Name or Material Citric acid
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