Product Details
| Product Name: Potassium Dihydrogen Citrate | CAS No.: 866-83-1 |
| EC-No.: 212-753-4 | Min. Order: 1ton |
| Purity: 99% | Supply Ability: 1000T/M |
| Release date: 2025/11/04 |
Product Name: Potassium Dihydrogen Citrate
Molecular Formula: C6H7KO7
Molecular Weight: 230.22 g/mol
1. Product Overview
Potassium Dihydrogen Citrate is the potassium salt of citric acid, commonly available as a white crystalline powder or granule. It is known for its solubility in water, mild acidity, buffering capacity, and nutritional potassium supplementation.
Food Grade: Used as an acidity regulator, buffering agent, stabilizer, and potassium source in food, beverages, and dietary supplements.
Industrial Grade: Used in technical applications including electroplating, chemical processes, fermentation, and detergents.
2. Grades Available
Food Grade (FCC/USP/EU compliant)
Industrial Grade
3. Specifications
Food Grade
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay (on dry basis) | ≥ 99.0% |
| pH (1% solution) | 3.5 – 4.5 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 1.0% |
| Chloride (Cl?) | ≤ 0.005% |
| Sulfate (SO?2?) | ≤ 0.01% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Fluoride (F) | ≤ 30 ppm |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Microbiological Status | Meets FCC/USP requirements |
Industrial Grade
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay (on dry basis) | ≥ 97.0% |
| pH (1% solution) | 3.0 – 5.0 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 2.0% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 20 ppm |
| Chloride (Cl?) | ≤ 0.01% |
| Sulfate (SO?2?) | ≤ 0.02% |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
4. Applications
Food Grade:
Acidity regulator and buffering agent in beverages, dairy, and bakery.
Potassium supplement in functional foods and dietary products.
Stabilizer in food formulations.
Used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical preparations.
Industrial Grade:
Chelating and buffering agent in electroplating and metal finishing.
Used in fermentation industries.
Cleaning and detergent formulations.
Technical use in chemical processes.
5. Packaging
Food Grade: 25 kg net in polyethylene-lined paper bags or fiber drums.
Industrial Grade: 25 kg woven bags or jumbo bags (500–1000 kg).
6. Storage & Handling
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and strong oxidizing agents.
Keep container tightly closed.
Shelf life: 24 months in original sealed packaging.
7. Regulatory Status
Food Grade:
Conforms to FCC, USP, and EU food additive standards.
Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
Industrial Grade:
For technical use only, not intended for direct human consumption.
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