Description

Dl-Isocitric Acid Monopotassium Salt is a key organic acid salt widely utilized in biochemical research and industrial applications. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the citric acid cycle and is valued for its role as a buffering agent and a source of isocitrate ions. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, food science, and biotechnology sectors who require high-purity biochemical reagents for metabolic studies, fermentation processes, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies of the Krebs (citric acid) cycle and metabolic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a starting material or chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Food & Beverage Industry: Functions as an acidity regulator, buffer, or flavor enhancer in specialized food formulations.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits and reagents for metabolic testing.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Acts as a pH adjuster and skin-conditioning agent in advanced cosmetic formulations.
• Industrial Biotechnology: Applied in fermentation media and as a nutrient source in microbial culture processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Isocitric Acid Monopotassium Salt
CAS No.	205939-59-9
Molecular Formula	C6H7KO7
Molecular Weight	230.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium DL-Isocitrate; Monopotassium DL-Isocitrate; DL-Isocitric Acid Potassium Salt; (±)-Isocitric Acid Monopotassium Salt; 1-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid Monopotassium Salt; Potassium Hydrogen DL-Isocitrate; Isocitric Acid K Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dl-Isocitric Acid Monopotassium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Contact for details
pH (5% Solution)	Contact for details

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