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Drug Groups
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approved; nutraceutical |
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Description
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A water-soluble, colorless crystal with an acid taste that is used as a chemical intermediate, in medicine, the manufacture of lacquers, and to make perfume esters. It is also used in foods as a sequestrant, buffer, and a neutralizing agent. (Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 12th ed, p1099; McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1851) |
| Indication |
For nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance |
| Toxicity |
Oral rat LD50: 2260 mg/kg |
| Affected Organisms |
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Humans and other mammals |
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