Citric Acid Monohydrate
Application Notes
Citric acid acts as an iron chelator. It can support cholesterol/sterol, ubiquinone and isoprenoid biosynthesis in cell culture applications. In animals, citric acid improves the utilization of nutritional calcium. It is a useful buffer component.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Iron chelator | Supports biosynthesis in cell culture applications | Improves the utilization of nutritional calcium in animals | Buffer component
SKU | 02150699-CF |
Alternate Names | β-Hydroxytricarballylic Acid; Citreoviridin |
Application Notes | Citric acid acts as an iron chelator. It can support cholesterol/sterol, ubiquinone and isoprenoid biosynthesis in cell culture applications. In animals, citric acid improves the utilization of nutritional calcium. It is a useful buffer component. |
Auto Ignition | 1010°C |
Base Catalog Number | 150699 |
Beilstein Registry Number | 4018641 |
CAS # | 5949-29-1 |
Density | 1.5 g/cm³ |
EC Number | 201-069-1 |
Format | Crystalline powder |
Hazard Statements | H319 |
Melting Point | 135°C |
Molecular Formula | C6H8O7·H2O |
Molecular Weight | 210.138 g/mol |
Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves |
pKa | (1) 3.13, (2) 4.76, (3) 6.4 (Lit.) |
RTECS Number | GE7810000 |
Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
Solubility | in <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-962" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/water">water</a>, g/100ml at 20°C: 59.2 |
Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |