Description

Creatine Citrate is a high-purity, synergistic compound formed from creatine and citric acid, offering enhanced solubility and bioavailability. This advanced form is engineered to provide superior stability and performance in demanding formulations, ensuring reliable and consistent results. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the sports nutrition, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries seeking to develop premium, science-backed products.

Application

• Sports Nutrition & Dietary Supplements: A key active ingredient in pre-workout powders, post-workout recovery blends, and performance-enhancing capsules due to its improved solubility and absorption profile.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a critical building block or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in formulations targeting muscle-wasting conditions, metabolic disorders, and neurological support.
• Functional Food & Beverage Fortification: Used to enrich protein shakes, ready-to-drink beverages, and health bars, providing a stable and bioavailable source of creatine.
• Clinical Nutrition: Incorporated into medical nutrition products designed for patients requiring muscle mass support, such as those in geriatric care or recovery from surgery.
• Veterinary Supplements: Applied in high-performance animal feed and supplements for equine and canine athletes to support energy metabolism and muscle function.
• Cosmeceutical Research: Investigated for potential applications in topical formulations aimed at improving skin cell energy metabolism and vitality.

Basic Information

Product Name	Creatine Citrate
CAS No.	440632-86-0
Molecular Formula	C7H11N3O8
Molecular Weight	265.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Creatine citrate salt; N-Carbamimidoyl-N-methylglycine citrate; 2-[1-Methylcarbamimidamido]acetic acid, 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate; Creatine monohydrate citrate; Citric acid creatine salt; Creatine citric acid complex; N-Methylguanidinoacetic acid citrate
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Quality Control

Our Creatine Citrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles, and we can support compliance with relevant pharmacopoeial standards (e.g., USP, EP) upon request.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% solution)	2.5 - 4.0
Microbial Limits	Meets standard requirements

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