Synonyms
TRIPOTASSIUM CITRATE
Potassium citrate anhydrous
Kaliksir
Description
Potassium citrate is used to treat a kidney stone condition called renal tubular acidosis. Potassium Citrate is indicated also for the management of Hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis.
Molecular Formula
K3C6H5O7
SMILES
C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.[K+].[K+].[K+]
Appearance
White, hygroscopic, granular powder or transparent crystals
Melting Point
230℃ (dec.)