Tripotassium citrate monohydrate is used to prevent kidney stones by alkalinizing urine. It’s prescribed to manage conditions like renal tubular acidosis and gout. In the food industry, it functions as a buffering agent and acidity regulator (E332). It’s also used in pharmaceuticals as a potassium supplement and stabilizer. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Kalii citras, Effercitrate, Cymaclear and Potassium citrate. Its PubChem CID is 2735208.
Tripotassium citrate monohydrate
| CAS No | 6100-05-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C6H7K3O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 324.41 g/mol |
| Synonyms | tripotassium;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;hydrate |
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Tripotassium citrate monohydrate is used to prevent kidney stones by alkalinizing urine. It's prescribed to manage conditions like renal tubular acidosis and gout.
The listed CAS number is 6100-05-6.
The listed molecular formula is C6H7K3O8.
The listed molecular weight is 324.41 g/mol.
tripotassium;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;hydrate.
The source lists Kalii citras, Effercitrate, Cymaclear and Potassium citrate.