Also known as: Tripotassium citrate monohydrate, E332
CAS 6100-05-6C6H5K3O7·H2OEnquire for availability
The potassium buffering citrate, used where sodium must be kept low. Food / FCC / USP grade. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
6100-05-6
Formula
C6H5K3O7·H2O
Grade
Food / FCC / USP grade
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Potassium Citrate is the potassium buffering citrate, used where sodium must be kept low. We carry it within our acidity regulators line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as white crystalline granules or powder, in food / FCC / USP grade, with an assay of 99.0–100.5%. The CAS number is 6100-05-6 and the molecular formula is C6H5K3O7·H2O.
Applications of Potassium Citrate
Typical applications include:
Low-sodium buffering in beverages and sports drinks
Potassium fortification in nutrition products
Emulsifying salt in reduced-sodium processed cheese
Urinary alkaliniser in pharmaceutical formulations
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in cool, dry conditions — hygroscopic. Shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Potassium Citrate in the UAE
Technical specification for Potassium Citrate
CAS No.
6100-05-6
Formula
C6H5K3O7·H2O
Appearance
White crystalline granules or powder
Grade
Food / FCC / USP grade
Purity / Assay
99.0–100.5%
Assay (dry basis)
99.0–100.5%
pH (5% solution)
7.5–9.0
Loss on drying
4.0–7.0%
Potassium content
36% approx
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry conditions — hygroscopic
Shelf life
36 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Low-sodium buffering in beverages and sports drinks
Potassium fortification in nutrition products
Emulsifying salt in reduced-sodium processed cheese
Urinary alkaliniser in pharmaceutical formulations
What packing is Potassium Citrate supplied in?
Potassium Citrate is supplied in 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Potassium Citrate do you stock?
We supply food / FCC / USP grade. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Potassium Citrate outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
