Description

Gallium Citrate is a coordination compound of gallium and citric acid, known for its unique chemical and biological properties. This compound is valued for its role as a source of bioavailable gallium ions, which are of significant interest in advanced materials and biomedical research. It serves as a critical precursor and reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and semiconductor industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a starting material or intermediate in the development of gallium-based therapeutic agents and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Diagnostic Imaging: Serves as a key component in the formulation of contrast agents and tracers for medical imaging techniques.
• Semiconductor Industry: Acts as a dopant source or precursor in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and synthesis of gallium-containing compound semiconductors.
• Biomedical Studies: Utilized in in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate the biological effects and metabolism of gallium.
• Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Material Science: Used in the synthesis of novel gallium-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gallium Citrate
CAS No.	30403-03-3
Molecular Formula	C6H5GaO7 (commonly represented)
Molecular Weight	Approx. 256.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Gallium(III) citrate; Citric acid gallium salt; Gallium citrate hydrate; Trisodium gallium citrate; Gallium tricitrate; Ga-Citrate; Gallium citrate complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Gallium Citrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay (Gallium content), identification, and impurity profiles. Specifications can be aligned with research or cGMP guidelines as required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Ga content)	≥ 98.0%
pH (Solution)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	< 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	< 0.1 %

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