Potassium Hydroxide → Tripotassium citrate
Reaction equation
[OH-].[K+:2].O.[C:4]([OH:16])(=[O:15])[CH2:5][C:6]([CH2:11][C:12]([OH:14])=[O:13])([C:8]([OH:10])=[O:9])[OH:7]>O>[C:4]([O-:16])(=[O:15])[CH2:5][C:6]([CH2:11][C:12]([O-:14])=[O:13])([C:8]([O-:10])=[O:9])[OH:7].[K+:2].[K+:2].[K+:2]Participants
4
Reactant 2
Product 1
Reagents, catalysts & solvents 1
Conditions
- Temperature
- 90 °C
Procedure
An aqueous solution of potassium citrate was prepared by adding 132 grams of potassium hydroxide (KOH, 85% pure) and 210 grams of citric acid monohydrate to 695 grams of distilled water. To this, 15.2 grams of acetaldehyde/diacetyl flavorant was added. After mixing, the mixture was transferred to a Niro spray dryer, which maintained an inlet air temperature of 120° C. and an outlet air temperature of 90° C. The resultant free-flowing powder was hygroscopic and collapsed in storage over night.