Description

Cadmium Citrate is a specialized inorganic-organic coordination compound, identified by CAS NO 49707-39-3. This material is valued for its unique chemical properties, serving as a critical precursor and additive in advanced material synthesis and research applications. It is primarily utilized by industries and research institutions focused on catalysis, electroplating, and the development of functional inorganic materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for specific organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Acts as a source of cadmium ions in specialized electroplating baths for corrosion-resistant coatings.
• Chemical Research & Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material in academic and industrial laboratories for developing novel coordination compounds and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing: Employed as a dopant or additive to modify the optical or electrical properties of ceramics and specialty glasses.
• Analytical Reagent: Utilized in analytical chemistry as a standard or reagent for specific detection and quantification methods.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: May be used in the controlled synthesis of certain pharmaceutical active ingredients under strict regulatory conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Citrate
CAS No.	49707-39-3
Molecular Formula	C6H6CdO7 (commonly as a hydrate)
Molecular Weight	Approx. 302.53 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cadmium(2+) citrate; Cadmium citrate tribasic; Citric acid, cadmium salt; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, cadmium salt; Cadmium citrate hydrate; Cadmium(II) citrate; Cadmium citronate
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Quality Control

Our Cadmium Citrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a series of analytical tests including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each lot is provided to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cd basis)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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