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Citric acid monohydrate, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | White |
| Merck Index | 14,2326 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethanol and ether. |
| Formula Weight | 210.14 (192.13 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | ≥99.5% |
| Density | 1.542 g/mL |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Physical Form | Granular Powder |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
RUO – Research Use Only