Citric acid triammonium

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  • CAT Number: R023593
  • CAS Number: 3458-72-8
  • Molecular Formula: C6H17N3O7
  • Molecular Weight: 243.22
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Citric acid triammonium(Cat No.:R023593)is a compound formed by the neutralization of citric acid with ammonia. It contains three ammonium ions (NH₄⁺) bound to a citrate anion, which is a derivative of citric acid. This compound is used in various industrial and chemical applications, particularly as a buffering agent or pH regulator in formulations. It may also be utilized in agriculture as a fertilizer or soil conditioner. In pharmaceuticals and food processing, citric acid triammonium can be used for its mild acidity, helping to maintain stable pH levels in certain products.


CAS Number 3458-72-8
Molecular Formula C6H17N3O7
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name triazanium;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
InChI InChI=1S/C6H8O7.3H3N/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;;;/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);3*1H3
InChIKey YWYZEGXAUVWDED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.[NH4+].[NH4+].[NH4+]
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