Ammonium citrate dibasic Chemical Properties

Melting point:

185 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Boiling point:

100 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.22 g/mL at 20 °C

vapor density 

1.8 (vs air)

refractive index 

1.4650 (estimate)

storage temp. 

Store at +5°C to +30°C.

solubility 

H₂O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

form 

Solid

color 

White

PH

5.48(1 mM solution);5.29(10 mM solution);5.04(100 mM solution);6.16(1000 mM solution)

Odor

Slight ammonia odor

PH Range

5.2

Water Solubility 

Soluble in water. Slightiy soluble in alcohol.

λmax

λ: 260 nm Amax: ≤0.05
λ: 280 nm Amax: ≤0.03

Merck 

14,512

BRN 

4925760

Stability:

Stable.

InChIKey

YXVFQADLFFNVDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

LogP

-2.840

CAS DataBase Reference

3012-65-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Diammonium citrate (3012-65-5)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38-36/37

Safety Statements 

26-36

RIDADR 

UN 9087

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

GE7545000

F 

8

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29181500

Hazardous Substances Data

3012-65-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

MSDS

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Ammonium citrate dibasic Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

white crystalline powder

Chemical Properties

Ammonium citrate (various forms) is a white powdery material with a slight ammonia-like odor.

Uses

Determination of phosphates.

Uses

Ammonium citrate dibasic is generally used as a component of matrix solution in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry analysis. It can also be used as both the carbon and nitrogen source to synthesize fluorescent nitrogen-doped carbon nanoparticles (CNPs).

Uses

For the determination of phosphate, especially in fertilizers.

Uses

Ammonium Citrate, Dibasic is a flavor enhancer and ph control agent. it is the diammonium salt of citric acid, being prepared by partially neutralizing citric acid with ammonia. it is used in nonal- coholic beverages and certain cheeses.

Definition

ChEBI: A citrate salt in which two of the three carboxy groups are deprotonated and associated with ammonium ions as counter-cations.

General Description

Ammonium citrate is a white granular solid. Ammonium citrate dibasic is soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. Ammonium citrate dibasic is used in pharmaceuticals, and in chemical analysis.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

Salts, basic, such as AMMONIUM CITRATE, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydroxide ions and have pH's greater than 7.0. They react as bases to neutralize acids. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of the bases in reactivity group 10 (Bases) and the neutralization of amines. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible.

Health Hazard

Inhalation causes respiratory irritation. Ingestion causes diarrhea. Contact with eyes causes mild irritation.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic ammonia gas may form in fire.

Potential Exposure

It is used to make pharmaceuticals; rust-proofing compounds and plasticizers; as a food additive; stabilizing agent.

Shipping

UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material, Technical Name Required.

Incompatibilities

Contact with strong caustics causes the release of ammonia gas.

Waste Disposal

May be flushed to sewer with large volumes of water.

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