Characteristic
Bismuth citrate is a bismuth salt with formula C6H5BiO7.
Formula: C6H5BiO7
Formula weight: 398.08g/mol
Appearance:Black crystalline powder
Density 3.5g/cm3
Sensitivity: Light Sensitive. Ambient temperatures.
Solubility: Insoluble in water, alcohol, ether. Soluble in ammonia solution and in solution of alkali citrates. Typical tap density 0.50g/cm3.Soluble in ammonia, alkali citrates. Insoluble in water, alcohol and ether.
Application
Bismuth citrate is used as a progressive hair dye in cosmetics. It is used as antimicrobial agents for syphills, colitis, wound infection, quartan malaria, dyspepsia and peptic ulcers.