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Citric acid monohydrate, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 022869.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Citric acid monohydrate, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 022869.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: 022869.36
also known as 022869-36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
5949-29-1
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid hydrate
Molecular Formula
C6H10O8
InChI Key
YASYEJJMZJALEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
O.OC(=O)CC(O)(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O
Residue on ignition
0.05% max
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
>/= 99.5%
Moisture holding capacity
Trace Metals

Description

Citric acid monohydrate is used in the preparation of citrate buffer in platelets for intravital microscopy. It acts as a pH-control agent in foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals applications. It acts as an iron chelator. In animals, it improves the utilization of nutritional calcium. It is a useful buffer component for antigen and epitope unmasking. It is also used as an acidifier, flavoring agent and chelating agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 2
    Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
    Category 3
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    Hazard Statements

    H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

    H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

    EU Specific Hazard Statements

    May form combustible dust concentrations in air

    Precautionary Statements

    P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

    P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell