Description

Ammonium Citrate Dibasic is a water-soluble ammonium salt of citric acid, known for its excellent chelating and buffering properties. This compound is valued for its ability to sequester metal ions and maintain stable pH levels in complex formulations. It serves as a critical intermediate and functional additive in diverse sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, and industrial cleaning applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as a buffering agent and a source of citrate in various parenteral and oral formulations.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Functions as an acidity regulator, emulsifier, and sequestrant in processed foods and beverages.
• Industrial Cleaning & Descaling: An effective chelating component in cleaning solutions for removing limescale and metal oxide deposits from equipment.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reagent and buffer component in laboratory procedures and analytical test kits.
• Agriculture & Horticulture: Acts as a micronutrient fertilizer and a component in foliar sprays due to its chelated nutrient delivery.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Serves as a pH adjuster and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and other personal care products.
• Textile Processing: Utilized in dyeing and printing processes as a pH buffer and metal ion control agent.
• Water Treatment: Helps in controlling water hardness and preventing scale formation in boiler and cooling systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Citrate Dibasic
CAS No.	3012-65-5
Molecular Formula	C6H14N2O7
Molecular Weight	226.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Diammonium Hydrogen Citrate; Ammonium Citrate, Dibasic; Citric Acid, Diammonium Salt; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, diammonium salt; Ammonium Hydrogen Citrate; EINECS 221-146-3; INS No. 380
EINECS	221-146-3

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Citrate Dibasic is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical, food-grade (FCC), and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 6.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.