Citric acid, Electrophoresis Grade, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

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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.

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: 100 g
• Odor: Odorless
• Physical Form: Powder
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Citric acid

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