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Tricalcium citrate Tetrahydrate is calcium salt of citric acid, it is a white, odourless, crystalline powder or fine powder. It is slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in diluted hydrochloric acid. The main function is to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets.

 

[ChemicalName]:2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylateCa3
[Formula]:C12H10Ca3014.4H20
[Molecular weight]:570.50
[Uses]:chelant,buffer,coagulant,calcareous intensified agent.

Product name

Tricalcium citrate Tetrahydrate

cas no.

5785-44-4

 

Einecs No.

212-391-7

item

unit

 

USP37

E333

FCC6

GB1903.14-2016

chracters

 

white crystalline powders

identification

 

pass test

assay

%

97.5-100.5

≥97.5

97.0-100.5

97.5-100.5

Loss on drying

%

10.0-13.3

≤14.0

10.0-14.0

10.0-14.0

heavy metals

ppm

≤20

≤5

/

/

arsenic

ppm

≤3

≤1

/

≤3

Lead

ppm

≤10

≤1

≤2

≤2

mercury

ppm

/

≤1

/

/

insolubles in Hcl

%

≤0.2

/

/

/

fluoride

ppm

≤30

≤30

≤30

≤30

oxalate

ppm

/

≤100

/

≤100

aluminum

ppm

/

infant food ≤30
non-infant food ≤

/

/

carbonate

 

/

pass test

/

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Product Name: Calcium citrate tetrahydrate Other Name: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid,2-hydroxy-,calcium salt,hydrate (2:3:4);Citric acid,calcium salt (2:3),tetrahydrate;1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid,2-hydroxy-,calcium salt (2:3),tetrahydrate;Calcium citrate tetrahydrate;Tricalcium dicitrate tetrahydrate
CAS No.: 5785-44-4 Molecular Formula: C6H8O7.3/2Ca.2H2O
InChIKeys: InChIKey=INJHDYMGTXNTDG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Molecular Weight: 570.49500
Exact Mass: 569.93700 HScode: 2918150000
Categories: Acidity Regulators

PSA: 235.18000 XLogP3: -3.21680
Appearance: Clear Liquid Boiling Point: 309.6ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 155.2ºC Water Solubility: H2O: 0.1 M HCl: 0.01 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s) No symbol.
Signal word

No signal word

Hazard statement(s)

none

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

none

Response

none

Storage

none

Disposal

none

Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.