Tricalcium Citrate USP Grade

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Tricalcium Citrate USP Grade Specification

Shelf Life
2 years if stored properly in unopened packaging

HS Code
2918.1500

Grade
USP Grade

Density
1.63 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Melting Point
200°C (decomposes)

Usage
Used as a calcium fortifier acidity regulator and stabilizer in food and beverages; as an excipient in pharmaceutical products.

Ingredients
Tricalcium Citrate

Appearance
White crystalline powder

Taste
Slightly tart

Molecular Formula
Ca3(C6H5O7)2

Properties
High purity low hygroscopicity neutral pH and excellent stability

Molecular Weight
570.49 g/mol

Structural Formula
C12H10Ca3O14

CAS No
813-94-5

Smell
Odorless

Shape
Granular or fine powder

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water insoluble in alcohol

Ph Level
7.5 - 9.0 (1% solution in water)

Application
Nutritional supplement Food additive Pharmaceutical excipient

EINECS No
212-391-7

Poisonous
NO

Physical Form
White crystalline powder

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Purity
Min 98%

About Tricalcium Citrate USP Grade

Tricalcium Citrate USP Grade has a high calcium concentration of 21%. It is an odorless, crystalline powder that dissolves readily in dilute hydrochloric acid and very slightly in water. It is less reactive than other calcium salts. Source of calcium that is highly bioavailable in food, drink, and pharmaceutical products. Tricalcium Citrate USP Grade is also used as a food sequestering and stabilizing agent as well as a fruit and vegetable firming agent. This chemical is produced using the most cutting-edge technology and chemical compounds of the highest quality.

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