Ammonium NH 4

Ammonium Citrate Dibasic FCC Granular

Jost Code: 2046

Synonyms: Ammonium hydrogen citrate, Citric acid ammonium salt, Diammonium hydrogen citrate

Ammonium Citrate can be used as an analytical reagent, for electronic etching, as a buffer, and as starter material for culture media. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.

Chemical Formula
(NH4)2HC6H5O7
CAS Number
3012-65-5
Molecular Weight
226.19
Use
Analytical reagent, electronic etching, a buffer, and as a starter material for culture media
Description
White fine granular product. Ammoniacal odor.
Containers
100 kg / 220 lb fiber drums; 25 kilogram packs EU only
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
05/07/2014
Identification
Ammonium
Positive
Citrate
Positive
Assay (Anhyd. basis)
98.0-103.0%
Lead
2 ppm maximum
Iron (Fe)
0.001% maximum
Chloride (Cl)
0.001% maximum
Sulfate (SO4)
50 ppm maximum
pH of 5% solution
4.5 - 5.5
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
1000 cfu/gm maximum
Yeast & Mold Count
100 cfu/gm maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative