Description

Aluminum Citrate is a coordination compound formed from aluminum and citric acid, widely recognized for its astringent and buffering properties. This product is essential for applications requiring controlled aluminum release and biocompatibility. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and water treatment industries seeking reliable and consistent quality.

Application

• Pharmaceuticals: Used as an active ingredient or excipient in antiperspirants and astringents.
• Personal Care: A key component in the formulation of roll-on and spray deodorants.
• Water Treatment: Acts as a flocculant and phosphate binder in industrial water purification processes.
• Industrial Chemistry: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specific organic synthesis reactions.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science.
• Textile Industry: Employed as a mordant in dyeing processes to improve color fastness.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Citrate
CAS No.	813-92-3
Molecular Formula	C6H5AlO7 (commonly represented for the basic salt)
Molecular Weight	192.08 g/mol (for C6H5AlO7)
Synonyms	Aluminum Citrate Tribasic; Citric Acid, Aluminum Salt; Aluminum Citrate (1:1); Aluminum Citrate Basic; Trisodium Aluminum Citrate; Aluminium Citrate; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, aluminum salt (1:1); Alcit
EINECS	212-357-7

Quality Control

Our Aluminum Citrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for key parameters such as assay, aluminum content, and impurity limits are available upon request.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Al2O3 content)	Min. 17.0 %
pH (5% solution)	2.5 - 3.5
Loss on Drying	Max. 10.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	Max. 3 ppm

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