Triammonium citrate

Triammonium citrate is a chemical compound whose molecular formula is C6H17N3O7.[1]

Triammonium citrate
Names
IUPAC name
Ammonium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Other names
Ammonium citrate tribasic; Ammonium citrate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.020.359
EC Number
  • 222-394-5
E number E380 (antioxidants, ...)
UNII
UN number 3077
Properties
C6H17N3O7
Molar mass 243.216 g·mol−1
Density 1.48
Hazards
GHS pictograms
GHS Signal word Warning
GHS hazard statements
H315, H319, H335
P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+352, P304+340, P305+351+338, P312, P321, P332+313, P337+313, P362, P403+233, P405, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Synopsis

It was patented some date prior to 1986.[2]

This substance causes serious eye irritation, causes skin irritation and may cause respiratory irritation.[1]

It is known in the European E number food additive series as E380. It is known in the United States as "an indirect food additive for use only as a component of adhesives", and as a "substance added directly to human food affirmed as generally recognized as safe (GRAS)."[2]

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