Description

Dl-Isocitric Acid, Trisodium Salt Hydrate is a sodium salt derivative of isocitric acid, a key intermediate in the citric acid cycle. This compound is valued for its role as a biochemical reagent and a versatile chelating agent in various industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, food science, and biotechnology sectors for applications ranging from enzymatic studies to metal ion control.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Diagnostics: Serves as a critical substrate or standard in enzymatic assays and diagnostic kits related to the Krebs cycle (TCA cycle) metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis and research of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly those targeting metabolic pathways.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Functions as a buffering agent, pH regulator, or a precursor for flavor enhancers in specialized food products.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed as a chelating agent to stabilize formulations by sequestering metal ions that can cause product degradation.
• Industrial Chelation: Applied in water treatment and cleaning formulations to control water hardness and improve detergent efficiency.
• Cell Culture & Fermentation: Acts as a component in specialized culture media for microbial or mammalian cell growth studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Isocitric Acid, Trisodium Salt Hydrate
CAS No.	1637-73-6
Molecular Formula	C6H5Na3O7 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	258.07 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	DL-Isocitric acid trisodium salt; Trisodium DL-isocitrate; Isocitric acid sodium salt; 1-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, trisodium salt; Sodium DL-isocitrate; NSC 202573; Trisodium 1-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
EINECS	216-679-9

Quality Control

Our Dl-Isocitric Acid, Trisodium Salt Hydrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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