Potassium citrate

Independent reference data for Potassium citrate (CAS 6100-05-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

CIR ingredient: Potassium CitrateUsed in food (sequestrant, emulsifier, and stabilizer) and in medicine as an alkalinizing agent and antiurolithic; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent, nutritional supplement, pH control agent, and sequestrant for foods; [FDA]

Synonyms and trade names

Potassium citrate monohydrate; Kalii citras; UROCIT-K; K-cit-v; EE90ONI6FF; INS NO.332(II); INS-332(II); E-332(II); NSC-760107; CHEBI:64746; Effercitrate; Cymaclear; Potassium-cit; Kali Citricum; Pot cit; Pot cit eff

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUT FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS ACIDITY_REGULATOR; SEQUESTRANT; STABILIZER: Food Additives EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL A NOT LIMITED NMRS 53/TRS 539-JECFA 17/35
GHS notification summary	100% (181 / 181)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	100% (181 / 181)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (181 of 181) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 181 of 181 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Potassium Citrate USP · CAS 6100-05-6 · C6.H7.K3.O8. UNII EE90ONI6FF. Density: 1.98 @25 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.