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Ammonium Citrate Tribasic | High-Quality Industrial & Food-Grade | 3458-72-8 | 7632-50-0

  • Type Food additive
  • E No. E380
  • CAS No. 3458-72-8/7632-50-0
  • Qty in 20' FCL 20
  • Packaging 25kg bags

📌 Detailed Introduction of Ammonium Citrate Tribasic

✔ What is Ammonium Citrate Tribasic?

Ammonium Citrate Tribasic (C₆H₁₅N₃O₇) is a water-soluble ammonium salt of citric acid with strong chelating and buffering properties. It is commonly used in chemical processing, food applications, metal treatment, and fertilizer formulations.

✔ CAS Number & Chemical Formula:

  • CAS Number: 3458-72-8

  • Chemical Formula: C₆H₁₅N₃O₇

  • Molecular Weight: 243.2 g/mol


📌 Product Specifications

PropertySpecification
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder or granular
Purity (% by dry basis)≥ 98.5%
pH (5% solution at 25°C)7.0 – 8.5
SolubilitySoluble in water, insoluble in ethanol
Heavy Metals (Pb, ppm)≤ 10 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄²⁻, %)≤ 0.05%
Chloride (Cl⁻, %)≤ 0.01%
Ammonium Content (% as NH₃)21.0 – 24.0%
Packing25kg/50kg bags or bulk

📌 Applications of Ammonium Citrate Tribasic

✔ Water Treatment & Metal Surface Treatment

  • Used as a chelating agent to remove metal ions from water systems

  • Helps stabilize metal solutions in plating and coating industries

✔ Food Industry & pH Buffering Agent

  • Approved as a food additive and acidity regulator

  • Enhances the solubility and stability of ingredients in food products

✔ Agriculture & Fertilizers

  • Provides nitrogen and citrate for plant growth

  • Used in liquid and granular fertilizers for enhanced nutrient uptake

✔ Chemical & Pharmaceutical Applications

  • Serves as an intermediate in drug formulations

  • Used in lab research and analytical chemistry as a complexing agent

✔ Cleaning & Detergent Formulations

  • Incorporated in industrial detergents to improve cleaning efficiency

  • Helps remove metal stains and mineral deposits from surfaces


📌 Working Principle of Ammonium Citrate Tribasic

  1. Chelating Effect: Forms stable complexes with metal ions, preventing precipitation in solutions.

  2. pH Regulation: Acts as a buffer, maintaining stable pH levels in formulations.

  3. Nutrient Source: Supplies ammonium ions for biological and agricultural applications.


📌 Production Method & Raw Materials

✔ Raw Materials Used:

  • Citric Acid (C₆H₈O₇)

  • Ammonium Hydroxide (NH₄OH)

✔ Production Process:

  1. Reaction: Citric acid reacts with ammonium hydroxide under controlled conditions.

  2. Purification: Filtration and crystallization ensure high purity.

  3. Drying & Packaging: The final product is dried and packed for industrial and commercial use.


📌 Famous Ammonium Citrate Tribasic Brands Worldwide

  • Sigma-Aldrich (USA)

  • Merck KGaA (Germany)

  • Avantor (USA)

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific (USA)

  • Jiangsu Khonor Chemicals Co., Limited (China)


📌 Why Choose Jiangsu Khonor Chemicals Co., Limited?

High-Purity Ammonium Citrate Tribasic (Industrial & Food Grade)
ISO-Certified Manufacturing & Strict Quality Control
Competitive Pricing & Reliable Global Supply
Custom Packaging & Bulk Orders Available


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