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Description

Used in the preparation of citrate buffer for antigen and epitope unmasking in IHC.

  • ACS Grade
  • Insolubles: >0.005%
  • Chloride: <0.001%
  • Oxalate: <0.05%
  • Phosphate: <0.001%
  • Sulfate: <0.002%
  • Iron: <0.0003%
  • Lead: <0.0002%
  • Appearance: Crystalline white solid
  • Boiling Point: 175 °C
  • Density: 1.665 g/cm3
  • IUPAC_Name: 3-Carboxy-3-Hydroxypentanedioic Acid
  • Melting Point: 153 °C
  • RTECS Number: GE7350000

Properties

Grade

ACS Grade

Shelf life

5 years

Storage Temperature

RT

RTECS #

GE7350000

European Com.#

201-069-1

Purity

>99%

Appearance color

White

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

C6H8O7

Molecular Weight

192.12

Density

1.67 g/mL at 18°C

Melting point

153 - 159°C

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O: 750 mg/ml at 20°C
Soluble in alcohol and ether. Poorly soluble in diethyl ether. Insoluble in chloroform and benzene.