Adipic Acid

Products Adipic acid is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals and as an additive in foods. It was originally produced from fats (adeps). Structure and properties Adipic acid (C6H10O4, Mr = 146.14 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline, odorless and poorly hygroscopic powder and is sparingly soluble in water. In boiling water the solubility is … Adipic Acid

Triethanolamine

Products Triethanolamine is found as an excipient in pharmaceuticals such as emulsions, creams and gels, and personal care products, among others. It is also known as trolamine in the pharmaceutical industry. It should not be confused with trometamol. Structure and properties Triethanolamine (C6H15NO3, Mr = 149.2 g/mol) is present as a clear, viscous, colorless to … Triethanolamine

Fumaric Acid

Products Fumaric acid is used as an excipient in medicinal products. Active ingredients are also derived from it. Structure and properties Fumaric acid (C4H4O4, Mr = 116.1 g/mol) is a dicarboxylic acid. It exists as a white, crystalline and odorless powder or as crystals and is sparingly soluble in water. The pharmacopoeia defines it in … Fumaric Acid

Sodium Citrate

Products Pure sodium citrate is available in pharmacies and drugstores. It is included in various drugs as an excipient or as an active ingredient. This article refers to trisodium citrate. Structure and properties Sodium citrate (C6H5Na3O7, Mr = 258.07 g/mol) is the trisodium salt of citric acid. The pharmacopoeia defines the dihydrate. It exists as … Sodium Citrate

Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate (Baking Soda)

Products Sodium bicarbonate is available in pharmacies and drugstores as open goods. Structure and properties Sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3, Mr = 84.0 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. When the substance is heated, sodium carbonate (Na2CO3). Effects When sodium hydrogen carbonate comes into contact with acid, the gas carbon … Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate (Baking Soda)

Sodium Hydroxide

Products Pure sodium hydroxide is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Sodium hydroxide is also available in solution form. Structure and properties Sodium hydroxide (NaOH, Mr = 39.9971 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline, and odorless mass in the form of cookies, beads, rods, or plates. It is deliquescent and rapidly adsorbs carbon … Sodium Hydroxide

Potassium Hydroxide

Products Potassium hydroxide is available as a pure substance and in the form of solutions in pharmacies and drugstores. It is also found in medical devices and has similar properties to sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Structure and properties Pure potassium hydroxide (KOH, Mr = 56.11 g/mol) exists as a white, hard, odorless, crystalline mass in the … Potassium Hydroxide

Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate

Products Potassium hydrogen carbonate is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is found in pharmaceuticals as an active ingredient and as an excipient. It is used less frequently than sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda). Structure and properties Potassium hydrogen carbonate (KHCO3, Mr = 100.1 g/mol) is a potassium salt of carbonic … Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate

Phosphoric Acid

Products Phosphoric acid is available in pharmacies and drugstores in various concentrations. Structure and properties Phosphoric acid or orthophosphoric acid (H3PO4, Mr = 97.995 g/mol) exists as an aqueous to viscous, syrupy, clear, colorless, and odorless liquid that is miscible with water, depending on the concentration. Concentrated phosphoric acid can solidify to a colorless crystalline … Phosphoric Acid